Shalini Pandey reacts to her viral AI-generated obscene video: 'It is deeply disturbing to see, I strongly condemn this kind of abuse'
Actor Shalini Pandey has publicly condemned a viral, AI-generated deepfake video that falsely depicts her in an obscene manner. She is urging her followers to report the content rather than sharing it to help curb the spread of digital abuse.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing threat of non-consensual AI-generated imagery and the challenges public figures face regarding privacy and online harassment.
Shalini Pandey has spoken out against a purportedly morphed video of her that has been circulating across social media platforms. The clip, which falsely appears to show the actor topless, has been categorically dismissed by Pandey as fake and AI-generated.Addressing the issue on Instagram on Monday, Pandey urged users to refrain from sharing or engaging with the video and instead report it. In her statement, she wrote, "I want to address a fake, Al-generated video of me that is currently being circulated online. The video is completely fabricated and does not depict me. It is deeply disturbing to see technology being misused in this way to target and harm individuals, especially women. I strongly condemn this kind of abuse and believe such misuse of technology should never be normalised. If you come across this video, please do not share, forward, download, or engage with it.
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