A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against an unidentified individual for allegedly uploading a deepfake video featuring actor Ranveer Singh. The video, which has since been removed, appeared to show Singh endorsing a political party. However, Singh’s father has stated that the actor never made such a statement and has no affiliation with any political organization.
The Maharashtra Police’s cyber cell has taken swift action by registering an FIR against an anonymous user, @sujataindia1st, for uploading a manipulated video of actor Ranveer Singh. The altered video, which featured Ranveer allegedly endorsing a political party, sparked outrage and concern. Reacting to the incident, Ranveer’s father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, filed a complaint, leading to the registration of the FIR. The malicious video distorted Ranveer’s actual statement, which praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to preserve Indian culture and heritage. The falsified version portrayed Ranveer criticizing the Prime Minister and promoting a political party, which Ranveer has explicitly denied having any affiliation with. The FIR includes charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense. The incident highlights the growing threat of deepfake technology, which can be deployed to spread misinformation and defame individuals. The authorities are investigating the case, and further updates are expected.
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Deepfake videos, which use artificial intelligence to create realistic fake videos, have become a growing problem. Recently, deepfake videos of Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh went viral, raising concerns about the potential for such videos to be used for malicious purposes. Experts warn that deepfakes can be difficult to distinguish from real videos and can have a negative impact on the public image of celebrities and politicians. To address the issue, experts suggest implementing a P.O.V. method (pause, zero trust, verify) to help people identify fake videos.
A deepfake video of Allu Arjun has surfaced on social media, showing him allegedly campaigning for the Congress party. However, the video is from 2022 when Allu Arjun attended the India Day parade in New York and was honored as grand marshal. This incident highlights the growing concern over deepfake videos circulating online, particularly during elections.
