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07 Nov

Delhi High Court Orders Google to Remove Deepfake Videos Targeting Journalist Rajat Sharma

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadeepfake videos, Delhi High Court, Google, Rajat Sharma, YouTube

New Delhi, November 7, 2025 — The Delhi High Court has directed Google LLC to take down two YouTube channels accused of circulating deepfake and fabricated videos that exploit the personality rights of veteran journalist Rajat Sharma.The court ordered Google to remove the channels within 36 hours and provide Sharma with details such as their BSI information, contact details, access logs, and monetisation data within a week. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora stated that the journalist had provided sufficient evidence to prove the videos were “fake, doctored, and AI-generated,” impersonating him to spread misinformation.The court also instructed Sharma and Google…

25 Feb

Google to Replace SMS Authentication Codes with QR-Based Verification for Gmail

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyGmail security, Google, QR code verification, SMS authentication

February 25, 2025 – Google is reportedly set to phase out SMS-based authentication codes for Gmail, replacing them with QR code verification later this year. According to Forbes, which cited “privileged conversations with Google insiders,” the company plans to move away from text-based security measures in favor of a more secure authentication method.Ross Richendrfer, Google’s head of security and privacy public relations, confirmed the change in a statement to CNET. He explained that the company is rethinking how it verifies phone numbers and will introduce QR code scanning as a more secure alternative. This method would eliminate the need for…