Kriti Sanon Breaks Silence On Deepfake Videos

Celebrities are increasingly concerned about deepfake technology, which allows malicious individuals to create fake videos targeting them.

These sophisticated manipulated videos have raised privacy and security issues, as they can convincingly depict celebrities engaging in actions they never did, leading to reputational harm or false narratives.

Notably, Rashmika Mandanna became a victim of such fake video. The viral video showcased Rashmika's face overlaid onto footage featuring British social media influencer Zara Patel.

Now, Kriti Sanon has broken her silence about the technology.

Speaking to India Today, she said, "It is concerning and there are several morphed ones that came out. But there are also AI-generated news anchors which means that we are moving forward really fast. So, an AI partner is possible in coming years."

Notably, A nude photo claiming to be of Kriti Sanon had hit the internet in December. Sanon's picture was replaced with a nude woman's photo.

Currently, Sanon is working with 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya'. Her co-star Shahid Kapoor has spoken about the societal implications of such fake videos.

He said, "Human beings are themselves the problem. They have done this to the world. We are pushing the blame on AI. We are used to not living in reality. We keep projecting something else on social media that is not a reality and keep comparing reality with what we see on social media and then leads one into depression. That is the truth. Simulation ho chuka hain and we are looking for an alternate reality. That is what AI is and it is something as fundamental as a relationship. There is a difference between man-made and god created. This is there in this film, shown in a subtle way."

In the recent past, there has been a rise in deepfake videos. Celebrities and public figures are easily targeted by miscreants as they spread fake clips about them. The debate around the issue started after a deepfake video of Rashmika Mandanna surfaced online.