A viral deepfake video of actress Rashmika Mandanna created by AI is causing concern. It is spreading online and being criticized by famous people like Amitabh Bachchan and Union Minister Rajiv Chandrashekhar.
The deepfake video, which showcases actress Rashmika Mandanna wearing a black dress and entering an elevator, quickly gained traction on the internet. However, the video is a result of an AI technology known as deepfake and features a different woman. The incident highlights the grave implications of deepfake technology and its potential for manipulation and misinformation.
In response to the viral fake video, the actress known for her role in “Pushpa” expressed her disappointment and raised concerns about the misuse of technology to tarnish someone’s image. Rashmika Mandanna described the situation as “extremely scary” and emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue. In her Instagram story, Rashmika Mandanna shared her concern over the matter:
“I feel really hurt to share this and have to talk about the deep fake video of me being spread online. Something like this is honestly extremely scary not only for me but also for each one of us who today is vulnerable to so much harm because of how technology is being misused.”Written by actress Rashmika Mandanna, known for her roles in films like “Pushpa”, “Mission Majnu” and the upcoming “Animal”.
“Today, as a woman and as an actor, I am thankful for my family, friends and well wishers who are my protection and support system. But if this happened to me when I was in school or college, I genuinely can’t imagine how could I ever tackle this. We need to address this as a community and with urgency before more of us are affected by such identity theft.”
She also expressed her deep concern regarding the deepfake video and its potential harm. Rashmika Mandanna’s statement sheds light on the vulnerability individuals face in the age of technology misuse.
Amitabh Bachchan, the iconic Bollywood superstar, was among the first to react to the deepfake video. After a fact checker shared the deepfake clip alongside the original video of British-Indian social media personality Zara Patel, Bachchan called for legal action to address the issue. He stated, “Yes, this is a strong case for legal action.”
The deepfake technology in question utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to create deceptive visual and audio content. It can superimpose one person’s features onto another in a manner that appears entirely authentic. Deepfake technology has been banned from various platforms due to its potential to defame individuals and propagate misinformation.
The incident involving Rashmika Mandanna’s deepfake video serves as a stark reminder of the need for robust legal and regulatory frameworks to combat the misuse of technology and protect individuals from its detrimental consequences.
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