Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reportedly filed lawsuits over AI-generated content, and YouTube has removed hundreds of videos featuring Bollywood stars. The move comes after a report revealing that multiple channels are hosting videos similar to those the couple has challenged.
AI video reportedly attracted millions of views
As Reuters reported, these videos had accumulated around 16 million views before being deleted. Bachchans called for a ban on the creation of AI videos that infringe their rights and called on YouTube to review their AI training policy. Similar AI-operated videos remained accessible last month despite a court order to remove some links.
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan raises concerns about AI training policy
The report further clearly highlighted issues with the celebrity couples regarding YouTube content and third-party AI training policies. They say these rules allow users to share videos to train other AI models, increasing the risk of misleading content online. Their legal application reportedly states that “training AI models using such content could amplify the spread of infringing materials.”
YouTube confirms removal of popular AI channels
YouTube has confirmed it will remove a channel called “AI-Generated Bollywood Love Stories,” which had 259 videos and 16.5 million views. Another account, “Ai Bollywood Ishq,” is no longer active. YouTube says it removes manipulated and misleading content, but AI-generated videos showing celebrities in intimate or suggestive situations are still online.The most popular deleted video featured AI animations Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rye in the swimming pool has 4.1 million views. Several videos similar to the examples cited in Abhishek Bachchan's lawsuit documents were still online, including a clip showing him an AI version of him kissing the film actress and Aishwarya sharing a meal with Salman Khan, who reportedly pissed off Abhishek Bachchan.
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan seek damages for misuse of AI
The Bachchan couple seeks damages from Google and other websites and offers fraudulent products in images. The aim of their legal action is to stop the spread of videos generated by AIs that abuse likeness and infringe rights.
