Generated Explicit Video, Calls for Respect and Consent
Bollywood actor Jhanvi Kapoor has publicly condemned the creation and circulation of an AI-generated sexually explicit video featuring her likeness. She emphasizes the violation of consent and the broader societal issue of digital objectification of women.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing ethical and legal challenges surrounding deepfake technology and the protection of personal consent.
Bollywood actor Jhanvi Kapoor has addressed the AI-generated elephant in the room: an altered video featuring her from the Devara: Part 1 song Chuttamalle.The video, which had been tampered with to create a sexually explicit number, has sparked outrage and debate since it went viral this week, with many celebs speaking up about the ‘intrusive’ way in which tech is now being used.Now, Kapoor, of Peddi and Param Sundari fame, is calling out the offending video. She said in a statement published on her Instagram account that circulating fictionalised content without consent is "deeply violating".She wrote, "The criminal misuse of technology to objectify women and circulate fictionalised content without consent is deeply violating, bordering on sexual assault.
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