Ranveer Singh Deepfake: Cyber Cell Investigates AI Video Manipulation

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh caught up in deepfake scandal, raising concerns over AI video manipulation.

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Viral deepfake video altered Singh's genuine footage with misleading political endorsement using AI.

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Deepfake technology allows creation of convincing yet fake videos, posing reputation risks to public figures.

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Maharashtra police's cyber cell registers FIR against @sujataindia1st for uploading manipulated video.

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Singh's father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, filed complaint fearing damage to his son's reputation.

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FIR cites fake speech distortion, replacing Singh's words with misleading political statements.

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Maharashtra Cyber Cell takes action against @sujataindia1st for circulating AI-generated Ranveer Singh deepfake.

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Complaint includes charges under Indian Penal Code and Information Technology Act against the accused.

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Recent deepfake controversy follows similar incidents involving Bollywood celebrities.

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Deepfake videos exploit genuine content, raising concerns about misinformation and defamation.

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Ranveer Singh Deepfake: Cyber Cell Investigates AI Video Manipulation

April 25, 2024

By Rohan Gaikwad