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Countries Crack Down on Deepfakes Amid Security Concerns

1/27/2026

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Countries tighten regulations on deepfakes after recognizing them as a national security threat.
A fabricated video during the Indo-Pakistani crisis in May 2025 escalated tensions.
The European Union drafts a Code of Practice for AI content, and the United States pursues platform accountability under the DEFIANCE Act.
Indonesia and Vietnam are enforcing immediate legal actions against deepfake misuse, as governments cite risks to elections and social stability.

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Story summary

Countries tighten regulations on deepfakes after recognizing them as a national security threat.
A fabricated video during the Indo-Pakistani crisis in May 2025 escalated tensions.
The European Union drafts a Code of Practice for AI content, and the United States pursues platform accountability under the DEFIANCE Act.
Indonesia and Vietnam are enforcing immediate legal actions against deepfake misuse, as governments cite risks to elections and social stability.