The Aryavarth Express
Mumbai: Veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned an AI-generated fake video circulating on social media, calling it misleading and warning of possible legal action against those responsible.
Taking to X, Akhtar said the video features a computer-generated image of him wearing a cap and falsely claiming that he has “turned to God.” Dismissing the content as false and defamatory, he said he is seriously considering reporting the matter to the cyber police and taking legal recourse against both the creator and those circulating the video.
“This is rubbish. I am seriously considering reporting this to the cyber police and ultimately dragging the person responsible for this fake news, and even those who forward it, to court for damaging my reputation and credibility,” Akhtar wrote.
The incident has once again brought the spotlight on the growing misuse of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, particularly the challenge of distinguishing between genuine and manipulated content online. Public figures and celebrities, due to their visibility, have increasingly become targets of such digital abuse.
Actor Bhagyashree recently also spoke about the harmful impact of AI-generated content on celebrities and the public. Speaking to ANI, she said AI can manipulate lip-syncs and visuals to make people appear to say or do things they never did. While acknowledging AI’s usefulness in marketing and innovation, she warned that such misuse is dangerous and misleading.
“How can a common person detect what is real? Even we, who work in this field, find it difficult to identify AI-enhanced or digitally altered content,” Bhagyashree said, adding that such material often misguides viewers.
Actress Sreeleela has also voiced concern over the rise of AI-generated content that violates personal dignity. In a message shared on Instagram, she urged social media users not to support such material, stating that there is a clear difference between using and abusing technology. She emphasised that technological advancements should simplify life, not cause harm, and highlighted the importance of safety and respect, especially for women.
Amid the growing threat of deepfakes, several prominent personalities, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Karan Johar, have sought legal protection for their personality rights, reflecting increasing concern over digital identity misuse in the age of artificial intelligence.
