Last updated – April 23, 2024, 10:47 IST
From Ranveer Singh to Rashmika Mandana: Celebrities who took legal action against AI-generated deepfake videos
The rise of deepfake videos is an alarming trend, especially for celebrities. With their reputations and popularity at stake, several stars are taking legal steps to ensure their image, likeness, voice, and name are protected. From Bollywood to Hollywood, several actors and musicians have faced the challenge of combating these AI hoaxes, but only a few have taken firm legal action against these perpetrators. please look…
Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh made headlines after a deepfake video of him expressing his political views was leaked during the Sabah elections. On Monday, the actor's spokesperson confirmed that Singh had filed a complaint with the Mumbai Police's Cyber Crime Cell against the malicious use of AI to manipulate images and sounds. An FIR has been filed against a handle promoting AI-generated deepfake videos, the statement confirmed.
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Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan also found himself embroiled in a deepfake controversy after a fake video was released purporting to support a political party. Khan's spokesperson was quick to clarify that he has never supported any political group throughout his career. Khan's office took a stand against misinformation and filed an FIR against unidentified persons behind the deepfake video. The FIR was registered by the police on Wednesday under sections 419 (impersonation), 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections including provisions of the Penal Code. Information Technology Law.
Rashmika Mandanna
When Rashmika Mandana's deformed video surfaced online, the actor quickly refuted its authenticity and declared it a 'deepfake' clip. Mandhana, backed by celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, called for strict measures to tackle the proliferation of deepfake content in India. Later, an FIR was registered against unidentified persons for circulating the misleading video and the police arrested his four men on charges of forgery and defamation and sections of the Information Technology Act. It was decided that he would be prosecuted.
anil kapoor
Anil Kapoor has won a significant legal victory in a New Delhi court over the unauthorized use of his likeness by AI. Mr. Kapoor's interim order against the 16 defendants prohibited them from using his name, image or likeness for commercial gain without his consent. Anil was satisfied with the outcome of the case, he said: [the decision] This is very progressive and great for me as well as other actors…because AI technology is evolving every day. ”
scarlett johansson
Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has taken legal action against an AI app for using her likeness in an advertisement without her permission. Johansson claimed that her name and image had been misused without her consent, and sought legal recourse, highlighting the need for strict regulation in the field of AI-generated content. The actress was also one of the many celebrity victims whose images were used in AI-generated pornographic content that went viral online.
