8 Famous Personalities Who Fell Prey To Deepfake AI

Deepfake is an AI technology that has been a topic of discussion for a while now. This technology has gained popularity for creating mischievous videos of celebrities that have gone viral. However, some of these videos were later found to be Deepfake.

Here are a few such videos that went viral but were later discovered to be fake.

Sachin Tendulkar

The Indian veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) about a fake video that has been going viral where Tendulkar is seen promoting an betting app raising his concerns about misuse of technology.

"These videos are fake. It is disturbing to see rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report videos, ads & apps like these in large numbers. Social Media platforms need to be alert and responsive to complaints. Swift action from their end is crucial to stopping the spread of misinformation and deepfakes. ये वीडियो नकली है और आपको धोखा देने के लिए बनाया गया है। टेक्नोलॉजी का इस प्रकार का दुरुपयोग बिल्कुल गलत है। आप सब से विनती है के ऐसे वीडियो या एप या विज्ञापन आपको अगर नजर आए तो उन्हें तुरंत रिपोर्ट करें। सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफार्मों को भी सावधान रहना चाहिए और इनके खिलाफ की गई शिकायत पर जल्द से जल्द एक्शन लेना चाहिए। उनकी भूमिका इस बारे में बहुत जरूरी है ताकि गलत सूचना और खबरों को रोका जा सके और डीपफेक का दुरुपयोग खत्म हो।

@GoI_MeitY, @Rajeev_GoI and @MahaCyber1"

Rashmika Mandanna

The Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna's deepfake video went viral, and she took legal action against it, resulting in the arrest of the accused Eemani Naveen.

The actress had taken it to her social media account on X (previously Twitter) stating "I feel really hurt to share this and have to talk about the deepfake video of me being spread online..."

Ranveer Singh

A Deepfake video of Ranveer Singh has been going viral where he can be seen giving an interview to ANI criticizing the BJP government. Ranveer Singh has filed an FIR against the video. He took to X saying "Deepfake se se bacho dostonnnn"

Akshay Kumar

A video has come forward where Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar has been seen promoting an online gaming app. He has expressed that "he is deeply upset" and had informed his team to deal with the issue with all available legal options.

Alia Bhatt

A very disturbing video has been going viral where the Bollywood Actress Alia Bhatt's face has been morphed into another model in a obscene video falling a prey for Deepfake AI.

Nora Fatehi

The Canadian dancer and actress, Nora Fatehi has become a prey for the false advertisement of a clothing brand called Lulumelon. The viral Deepfake video shows an advertisement by Nora Fatehi promoting Lulumelon clothing sales. She posted an Instagram Story saying, "Shocked!!! THIS IS NOT ME".

Aamir Khan

A Deepfake video of Aamir Khan has been going viral where he can be seen mocking the BJP and campaigning for the Congress party.

Kajol

A disturbing Deepfake video has been roaming on the internet of Indian actress Kajol being seen changing clothes in front of the camera.