Apr 24, 2024, 03:16PM ISTSource: etimes.inUploading an AI-generated video landed an individual, referred to as X user, in significant trouble when Maharashtra Police's cyber cell registered an FIR against them.
This action followed the dissemination of a manipulated video featuring actor Ranveer Singh endorsing a political party, uploaded from the netizen's X handle.
The FIR stemmed from a complaint by Ranveer's father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, alleging that the video was extracted from Ranveer's recent interview in Varanasi, where he purportedly praised PM Narendra Modi.
Interestingly, Ranveer's father vehemently denied the actor's affiliation with any political party.
This event echoed a similar occurrence involving actor Aamir Khan, who also filed an FIR regarding an AI-generated video promoting the same political party, highlighting the far-reaching implications of deepfake technology in shaping public opinion.
Apr 24, 2024, 03:16PM IST
Source: etimes.in
Uploading an AI-generated video landed an individual, referred to as X user, in significant trouble when Maharashtra Police's cyber cell registered an FIR against them. This action followed the dissemination of a manipulated video featuring actor Ranveer Singh endorsing a political party, uploaded from the netizen's X handle. The FIR stemmed from a complaint by Ranveer's father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, alleging that the video was extracted from Ranveer's recent interview in Varanasi, where he purportedly praised PM Narendra Modi. This incident raised concerns about the proliferation of deepfake videos, especially during the political season. Interestingly, Ranveer's father vehemently denied the actor's affiliation with any political party. The FIR, encompassing relevant IPC sections and provisions of the IT Act, underscored the severity of the offense. This event echoed a similar occurrence involving actor Aamir Khan, who also filed an FIR regarding an AI-generated video promoting the same political party, highlighting the far-reaching implications of deepfake technology in shaping public opinion.
