UNRAVELING THE IMPACT OF DEEPFAKES ON INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT THROUGH THE LENS OF INFORMATION WARFARE: AN ANALYSIS

The emergence of deepfake technology in modern international context poses unprecedented threats to conventional frameworks for truth and originality. This legal paper on deepfake emphasizes the wide range of consequences that this phenomenon has not only concerning international agreements, diplomatic relations and security arrangements but also with respect to interrelations among states. Through revealing the history of deepfake development, this paper emphasizes its revolutionary effect on world affairs and especially for a part as an effective tool in the information warfare armory. The study conducts a critical analysis of international conventions, including the Geneva Conventions and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to evaluate their effectiveness in dealing with threats posed by deepfakes. Common examples of the key problems in contemporary legal frameworks are highlighted through case studies that present high-profile incidents such as The Pelosi Video Controversy, Navalny Poisoning Deepfake and EU Diplomatic Summit Incident drawing attention to a specialized approach needed for addressing deepfakes technology.

The paper makes policy recommendations, suggesting the necessary amendments to existing treaties and new international agreements targeted at emerging technologies. Cultural specifics for India, the United States of America and Great Britain are discussed, pointing out an importance that ethics and human rights issues have in the formation of legal framework. The recommendations attempt to simultaneously achieve the efficacy of legal measures enabling a fight against threats posed by deepfake and maintain individual rights for freedoms while respecting democratic values. The paper discusses the necessity of international cooperation and also predicts the continuous evolution of deepfake, the challenges in forming a legal framework for the same and its execution both at national and Global level. It focuses on the variegated field of AI surveillance, analyzing its security impacts, scope opportunities as well as challenges in connection with international relations perspective. With the world’s security framework adopting AI surveillance, this study offers a critical analysis of legal and ethical aspects surrounding its implementation. Special attention is given to the new role of technology companies, in which technological advancements need to be balanced with legal safeguards and ethical norms. The paper seeks to contribute ongoing discourses by unpacking the complex balance between AI surveillance, security pressures and responsibilities of critical actors in the digital era. The policy recommendations advocated by the author are essentially for legislative amendments in India’s Information Technology Act, inclusion of deepfake related offenses in the legal system. Moreover, international collaboration is proposed through a Global Cybersecurity Agreement and a Transparency and Attribution Accords. Incorporation of human rights and ethics into policy frameworks to address the challenges posed by deepfake technology among countries and globally. The author concludes the paper by emphasizing the need for urgent and proactive measures to adopt international treaties and prevent information warfare and international conflicts among the countries in the near future.