Amitabh Bachchan calls for ‘legal action’ after Rashmika Mandanna’s AI deepfake video surfaces online

Rashmika Mandanna recently became victim of AI deepfake technology and a video of her has ignited controversy on social media. The morphed video features a woman with Rashmika’s face was seen entering an elevator while wearing a fitted outfit. After the video surfaced, netizens have expressed their concern towards the actress and demanded strict action for such fake video. Now, Amitabh Bachchan has come out in support of his Goodbye co-star Rashmika Mandanna and demanded legal action while expressing his concern while sharing the AI deepfake video.

Amitabh Bachchan reacts to Rashmika Mandanna AI deepfake video

Taking to his Xitter handle( formerly known as Twitter), the Goodbye actor shared the video and wrote, “yes this is a strong case for legal”.

yes this is a strong case for legal https://t.co/wHJl7PSYPN

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 5, 2023

About Rashmika Mandanna AI deepfake video

A recent viral video has taken the internet by storm, featuring what seemed to be actress Rashmika Mandanna entering an elevator wearing a black revealing outfit. However, upon closer examination, it turns out to be a deepfake – a digitally manipulated video. The deception is so convincing that it has garnered millions of views. A known journalist, shared the video on Twitter X, raising concerns about the need for new legal and regulatory measures to combat circulation of such fake content.

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The initial video was originally shared on Instagram on October 8, featuring a woman named Zara Patel. There is no evidence to suggest that Patel was involved in the creation of the deepfake video. It remains a mystery who created the fake video. For those unversed, deepfake includes any type of media such as an image, video, voice or text, that is created using artificial intelligence. These creations manipulate the appearance or sound of a person swapping their face or voice.

On the work front, Rashmika will next feature in movie Animal alongside Ranbir Kapoor. She will also be seen in thriller The Girlfriend.

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