Actress Rashmika Mandanna going viral:
In the age of rapidly advancing technology, a new scandal of Rashmika Mandanna involving artificial intelligence has taken the internet by storm via deepfake AI. It shows someone who appeared to be none other than the beloved actor Rashmika, rushing towards the elevator before it closes. However, as the video doesn’t look an exact fit for Rishmika fans examined it and the shocking truth emerged. It was a deepfake, a digitally manipulated video that blurs the line between reality and fiction.
The deepfake was so real that it sent shockwaves across the internet, gathering over 2.4 million audience on X, formerly known as Twitter. Abhishek Kumar, a vigilant journalist, was the one who first shared this video on X, and put focus on the urgent need for legal and regulatory measures overcome the constantly increasing fake content on the internet.
Rashmika Mandanna an South-Indian actress, renowned for her performances in the world of cinema and is rightly been called, ‘Pan-India Actress’. She enjoys a huge fanbase across the nation and has been enjoying the title, ‘National Crush of India’.
She couldn’t remain silent when her fame was put into deception and called for serious action against that. Rashmika Mandanna expressed her dismay on X saying, “I feel really hurt to share this and have to talk about the deepfake video of me being spread online. Something like this is honestly, extremely scary not only for me, but also for each one of us who today is vulnerable to so much harm because of how technology is being misused.”
Rashmika Mandanna or Zara Patel:
The deceptive video shows a British-Indian woman in black, seamlessly impersonating Rashmika Mandanna. This impersonation is not the work of a dedicated lookalike but rather the result of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms expertly altering her features.
The identity of the woman in the video is not Rashmika Mandanna; instead, she is a British national named Zara Patel. Zara Patel boasts a significant following on social media and had uploaded the video last month on October 8th.
Her call to Action:
Rashmika Mandanna further expressed her emotions on this sensitive issue, emphasizing, “Today, as a woman and as an actor, I am thankful for my family, friends, and well-wishers who are my protection and support system. But if this happened to me when I was in school or college, I genuinely can’t imagine how I could ever tackle this. We need to address this as a community and with urgency before more of us are affected by such identity theft.”
Rashmika tagged the official X accounts of the Cyberabad Police and Maharashtra Cyber, the nodal agency for cyber security and cybercrime investigation in Maharashtra. Her intent was clear – to draw the attention of the authorities to this alarming issue.
What is deepfake:
This incident highlights the increasing danger of deepfake technology, (a video of a person in which their face or body has been digitally altered so that they appear to be someone else, typically used maliciously or to spread false information) can be used to trick, mislead, and take advantage of people, especially those in the public eye. The consequences of these deceptions can be significant, harming reputations and causing emotional pain. It’s a clear signal that we urgently need rules and protections in place to stop the spread of deepfake content.
Stars contribution:
Amitabh Bachchan, a Bollywood icon and Rashmika’s co-star in the upcoming film “Goodbye,” quickly recognized the gravity of the situation. He responded to Rashmika’s tweet, sharing the concerning deepfake video and stating unequivocally, “Yes, this is a strong case for legal action.”
Moreover, other prominent stars are also actively participating in efforts to address and resolve such deepfake issues.
Fans reaction:
One said, “True! what if this happens to a common girl roaming in streets. This is dangerous. As I say always, Technology is a double edged sword. A good is good, but a bad will be the worst. Life is too small, live and let live !!!” while the other observer said, “We stand with you in this!!! Let’s raise awareness & work together to combat such misuse of technology. You’re not alone in this & we support you”.
One other enthusiast said, “Am so glad you spoke about it and this issue is being raised now by an influential figure who has been a victim of it,thankfully some strict law will be passed regarding the use of these technology,it is really scary,if superstars are can be victim of it,then common man are more at risk”
Coclusion
In a world where technology is evolving at breakneck speed, the spread of such manipulated content raises concerns about privacy, security, and the potential for misuse. Rashmika Mandanna’s decision to speak out against this incident is not only a personal stand but a call for collective action to address the broader issue.