Vidya Balan Denounces Viral AI-Generated Deepfake Videos
Bollywood actor Vidya Balan issued a public statement warning about AI-generated deepfake videos of her circulating on social media and WhatsApp. She clarified that she had no involvement in their creation and urged fans to verify information before sharing such content.
What happened
Multiple AI-generated deepfake videos featuring actor Vidya Balan's likeness circulated on social media and WhatsApp. In one example, the video showed her greeting fans with the words 'Hey, main hoon aap sabki favourite Vidya Balan.'
Reported impact
Vidya Balan clarified that she had no involvement in the creation or dissemination of the videos and did not endorse their content. She stated that any claims made in the videos should not be attributed to her and do not reflect her views or work.
Governance controls
Vidya Balan issued a statement on Instagram urging people to verify information before sharing and to be cautious of misleading AI-generated content. She flagged the videos with a 'Scam Alert' to warn her audience.
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