A fabricated AI deepfake video imitating Shoaib Akhtar falsely claims Wasim Akram is dead. This claim is false, and experts warn that deepfake misinformation is spreading rapidly online.
A false AI-generated video of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar announcing the death of cricket legend Wasim Akram has gone viral on social media, raising fresh concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence.
The edited video used AI technology to imitate Shoaib Akhtar’s appearance and voice, falsely creating the impression that Wasim Akram had passed away.
This claim is completely false and Wasim Akram is alive. This video is an example of the growing use of deepfake technology to spread misinformation and engage online participation.
The incident has sparked calls for greater public awareness of AI-generated content, with experts urging users to verify sensational claims through trusted sources before sharing them.
The viral clip also highlights the growing challenges posed by deepfake technology, which produces hyper-realistic videos that can mislead viewers and quickly spread false information across social media platforms.
