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Seeing is no longer believing: A Psychological Critique of Evidence in the Deepfake Era

Introduction Imagine there is a criminal who has committed an offence for which video evidence has been produced by the prosecution. The picture is clear, the sound unmistakable and the sequence makes logical sense. Traditionally, such evidence was seen as being highly reliable or even close to conclusive proof. Yet suppose if it were a […]

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Memology and the Law: Navigating Copyright, Satire and Free Speech in India

Introduction Alongside the rapid circulation and the humor or possible sociopolitical undertones, memes have also developed into a unique form of digital communication. This unique form of digital communication, memes, call for a keen assessment of Indian law, particularly copyright law, with respect to the making and sharing of memes. What is perplexing about memes […]