Maharashtra Cyber Police file case over AI deepfake video targeting YouTuber Payal Gaming

The Maharashtra State Cyber Department filed a criminal case on December 19, 2025, after an investigation found that a viral video showing YouTuber Payal Dhare, also known as Payal Gaming, was fake and made using AI technology. Officials confirmed it was a deepfake. The case is an important step in India’s fight against the misuse of artificial intelligence to harass and target women online.Read more…