Defamation Without A Human Author: Examining Liability For AI-Generated Content In India
Viva Bhusawalia, BA LLB, Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College, Pune
ABSTRACT
Artificial Intelligence has become a part of everyday life, with tools capable of generating text, images, and other forms of content within seconds. However, these systems can sometimes produce false or misleading information that may harm a person's reputation. This raises an important legal question: can AI commit defamation, and if not, who should be held responsible for such content? This article examines the concept of defamation in the context of generative AI and analyses whether existing Indian laws are equipped to address the challenges posed by AIgenerated defamatory statements. It further explores the possible liability of developers, platforms, and users, while highlighting the need for a clearer legal framework to ensure accountability in the age of artificial intelligence.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Defamation, Liability, Generative AI, Indian Law.
