Janhvi Kapoor Breaks Silence On AI-Altered Chuttamalle Video, Calls It 'Deeply Violating'

Actress Janhvi Kapoor has condemned the creation and circulation of an AI-altered video of her, describing it as a violation of consent and safety. Several prominent figures in the Telugu film industry have joined her in calling for action against such misuse of technology.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the growing societal and legal challenges posed by deepfake technology and the objectification of women online.
Janhvi Kapoor has spoken out about the misuse of technology and the growing concerns around digitally altered content involving women.Kapoor has addressed an AI-altered video featuring her from the Devara: Part 1 song Chuttamalle. The actor described the unauthorised use of digitally manipulated content as a serious violation and highlighted the need to respect consent and personal boundaries.In her statement, Janhvi said, "The criminal misuse of technology to objectify women and circulate fictionalised content without consent is deeply violating, bordering on sexual assault." She added that such incidents are not limited to her and pointed to the wider challenges women face in dealing with unwanted attention and violations of their boundaries.The actor further stressed that consent remains valid regardless of a person's previous choices or appearance.
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