The disturbing trend of misusing Deep Fake technology to morph the images of celebrities, particularly actresses, into intimate and sexualized videos is on the rise. Recently, the spotlight fell on Rashmika Mandanna as her face was manipulated into a bold video of a social media influencer clad in a revealing outfit. Now, another prominent actress, Kajol, has been targeted by this deceitful technology.
The latest incident involves a viral video surfacing within the realms of the infamous “Get ready with me” trend, where influencers showcase outfit changes in a series of videos. The morphed footage features Kajol’s face seamlessly integrated into one such dress-change video. Despite the original video being several weeks old, its manipulated deepfake version is now circulating widely on social media platforms.
Deepfake tentacles grows
What amplifies the concern is the striking realism of these altered deepfake videos, fueling their virality and causing distress among actors and celebrities. The fear looms large that numerous similar Deep Fake videos may emerge in the days ahead, leaving many in the industry uneasy and anxious about potential exploitation.
The repercussions of these deceptive videos have sparked a flurry of worries and discussions within celebrity circles, prompting urgent calls for measures to restrain the proliferation of such harmful technology and content.
The unsettling incident involving Kajol serves as another reminder of the urgent need for stricter regulations and effective safeguards against the misuse of Deep Fake technology. As the concern escalates among public figures like Kajol and Rashmika, the clamor for reform to tackle this issue intensifies.