India, July 9 -- The Delhi High Court has stepped in to protect Indian batter Abhishek Sharma after he expressed concerns over the misuse of his identity on social media and online platforms. Sharma approached the court alleging that several individuals and entities had circulated AI-generated images, misleading posts and defamatory content that harmed his reputation. The case highlights the growing challenge posed by artificial intelligence and fake online content, particularly for public figures whose identities can be manipulated with ease.

During Thursday's hearing, the court observed the material placed on record and indicated that it would order the removal of the disputed content while issuing notices to the accused individuals. T...