Bombay High Court grants Samantha Ruth Prabhu relief against AI deepfakes and chatbots

The Bombay High Court on October 1 granted actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu interim protection against AI-generated deepfakes, pornographic content, impersonating chatbots and unauthorised merchandise. Google and Amazon said they had no objection to implementing the order, which also covers future similar material flagged in writing.

• Court found a "very strong prima facie case" to restrain misuse of Prabhu's persona
• Google and Amazon must remove similar material on written notice
• A Botify AI chatbot using her name and image was disabled after the suit
• Next hearing is on December 10; interim protection continues until then