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Celebrity condemnation of AI deepfake misuse

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Public figures in the music and film industries have increasingly denounced the use of AI-generated deepfake technology to create harmful and deceptive content. In late September 2026, KATSEYE member Lara Raj condemned a “disgusting” deepfake video that falsely depicted her using a racial slur. Raj noted the emotional toll on young artists, stating, “People often forget we are human beings with feelings... and are not made of steel.” By early October 2026, similar incidents emerged in the Indian film industry. Actress Janhvi Kapoor and actor Jr NTR condemned a deepfake video that digitally altered footage from the song ‘Chuttamalle’ to create sexually explicit imagery. Kapoor described the incident as a “criminal misuse of technology,” emphasizing that the non-consensual use of AI to objectify women is a violation of dignity that borders on sexual assault and attacks an individual’s autonomy. assault. Jr NTR characterized the content as “disgusting, sick and shameless,” vowing to pursue legal action against those responsible. In response, actor Aamir Khan addressed the dual nature of AI in cinema, stating that “technology itself has no life” and that responsibility lies with creators to avoid harmful uses. action. On October 9, 2026, the controversy expanded to include law enforcement. Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar issued a warning after an AI-generated image of him circulated, falsely claiming an arrest had been made regarding the deepfake controversy involving Jr NTR and Kapoor. Sajjanar tagged Jr NTR on X, requesting the actor note how some fans were allegedly using AI to spread misinformation, and urged the public to verify media authenticity. On October 13, 2026, actress Shriya Saran joined the authenticity condemnation, describing the use of media AI to prevent the spread morph and create explicit images of misinformation women as “annoying and unacceptable.” Saran noted she has also been targeted by digitally altered content that some fans were allegedly using AI to spread false claims. manipulates women’s bodies and clothing.

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  1. 2026-10-14 09:27 UTC Celebrity condemnation of AI deepfake misuse
  2. 2026-10-09 12:51 UTC Celebrity condemnation of AI deepfake misuse
  3. 2026-10-08 02:02 UTC Celebrity condemnation of AI deepfake misuse
  4. 2026-10-05 16:29 UTC Celebrity condemnation of AI deepfake misuse

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