Vidya Balan alerts fans to fake AI-generated video, urges caution against misleading content

NEW DELHI: Actress Vidya Balan has taken a firm stand against the misuse of artificial intelligence after discovering that a deepfake video featuring her is circulating online.

The ‘Kahaani’ actress took to Instagram to alert her followers about the manipulated content and clarify that she has no connection with it.

Sharing the deepfake video along with a statement, Vidya wrote, “There are multiple videos currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp, which appear to feature me. However, I want to clarify that the videos are AI-generated and inauthentic”.

She emphasised that she had no involvement in creating or distributing the video and does not endorse its content in any manner. Vidya further urged her fans to be cautious and verify information before sharing such content.

“Any claims made in the videos should not be attributed to me, as it does not reflect my views or work. I urge everyone to verify information before sharing and be cautious of misleading AI-generated content”, she wrote.

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Deepfake technology, which enables the creation of highly realistic yet fabricated videos, has increasingly targeted celebrities. Several Indian film personalities, including Rashmika Mandanna, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Aamir Khan, and Ranveer Singh, among others, have previously been victims of similar manipulations.

On the professional front, Vidya Balan was last seen in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, alongside Kartik Aaryan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri. Released during Diwali last year, the film was a major box-office success. (ANI)