The Bollywood Screenwriter Threatens to Sue People Involved in Spreading the Fake AI Video
Public anger is rising over a fake video of lyricist Javed Akhtar. The AI-generated clip shows him wearing a skullcap and falsely claims that he has given up his atheist views. Akhtar expressed deep rage and called the video complete rubbish. He clarified his stance on social media to stop the rumors.
He stated, "A fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer-generated picture with a topi on my head, claiming that ultimately I have turned to God. It is rubbish."
Outrage Over AI Misinformation
Many fans feel this technology is toxic and harmful. They believe these deepfakes are used to ruin a person's good name. The incident has started a big debate about technology and ethics, and the people are genuinely worried about how easily AI can lie.
This event reveals a new digital identity crisis. Artificial intelligence is now used to rewrite a person's lifelong beliefs; It is not just about money anymore. This is a form of ideological warfare. Someone is trying to erase a thinker's history. They want to replace his real life with a fake story, which is a direct attack on a person's mind and soul.
Threats of Legal Prosecution
Javed Akhtar plans to take very strong legal action against these creators. He wants to involve the cyber police to sue them. The writer believes this fake media hurts his long-standing credibility and that a firm response is needed to stop others.
He warned on X, "I am seriously considering to report this to the cyber police and ultimately dragged the person responsible for this fake news and those few who forward it to the court for damaging my reputation and credibility."
This shows he is serious about digital justice as he wants to hold everyone involved accountable for their actions. This includes those who help the video go viral. Lawsuits may soon follow for those who spread these lies.
Akhtar is warning both the people who created the video and those who are forwarding it. This is a very bold move considering most people think sharing a link is harmless; however, Akhtar emphasizes that sharing a lie is also a crime. This could change how we use the internet and curb the spread of unverified news.
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