OMG! Akshay Kumar Is The Latest Victim Of Deepfake Video; Case Filed Against The Firm For Showing The Bollywood Star In The Alleged Advertisement

Akshay Kumar becomes the latest victim of a deepfake video as the superstar was shown in an advertisement which is under fire under copyright laws

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OMG! Akshay Kumar Is The Latest Victim Of Deepfake Video; Case Filed Against The Firm For Showing The Bollywood Star In The Alleged Advertisement
A recent video of Akshay Kumar promoting a game app is a deepfake video generated using AI. The actor has never indulged in promotions of any such activity. The source of this video is being looked into and legal action is underway for misusing the actor's identity for false advertising. A cyber complaint against the social media handle and the company has been filed for creating and promoting this fake video. ALSO READ: Nora Fatehi's Deepfake Video Goes Viral; Actress' Denies To Be Part Of Retail Clothing Band Advertisement That Allegedly Shows Her - DEETS INSIDE 

Sources close to the actor have said that he is deeply upset at having his identity misused and has instructed his team to deal with this matter using all legal remedies available.  After the recent case of actress Rashmika Mandanna falling prey to Deepfake videos, many other cases have come to light. As per the IT rules in India, using AI to create a deep fake video carries a fine as well as a jail sentence. ALSO READ: Rashmika Mandanna Deepfake: Creator Of The AI Viral Video Gets Arrested By The Delhi Police- Read Reports 

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Akshay Kumar Deepfake Video In Ad


We hope the matter gets resolved swiftly with the help of concerned authorities for Akshay Kumar. On the work front, the Bollywood superstar recently appeared in Mission Raniganj, is eagerly anticipating the release of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, marking his first collaboration with Tiger Shroff. Additionally, the actor has several projects lined up, including Hera Pheri 3, Welcome to the Jungle, and Singham Again.
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