Celebs Unite for Rashmika Mandanna: Against Viral Deepfake
The recent circulation of a deepfake video featuring Rashmika Mandanna has sparked widespread concern over the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). This issue has garnered support not only from her industry peers like Amitabh Bachchan, Mrunal Thakur, Naga Chaitanya, and Chinmayi Sripaada but also from concerned individuals who recognize the gravity of the problem.
Mrunal Thakur, in an Instagram story, expressed her disdain for those who resort to such unethical practices, highlighting the alarming lack of conscience in such individuals. She commended Rashmika Mandanna for speaking out against this issue and shedding light on a problem that many have chosen to remain silent about.
Mrunal emphasized the need for open discussions on the matter, as edited and morphed videos of female actors with inappropriate content have become disturbingly prevalent on the internet. She called upon the community and society to address this issue collectively, underscoring that actors, despite being in the limelight, are first and foremost humans who deserve respect.
Naga Chaitanya voiced his disheartenment regarding the misuse of technology and expressed his concerns about the potential ramifications of such practices in the future. He stressed the need for immediate action and the implementation of laws to protect individuals who have fallen victim to deepfake videos, offering his support to Rashmika Mandanna during this challenging time.
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada, in her note, discussed the issue of deepfake videos and the potential harm they can cause to individuals, particularly women. She cited an instance where a deepfake video of a popular actor performing to a song was shared on social media without clear consent. Chinmayi expressed concern over the distress Rashmika Mandanna exhibited in response to the deepfake video and suggested that deepfakes could become a powerful tool for targeting, harassing, and blackmailing girls.
She also highlighted the difficulties that girls and their families might face in understanding and combating this new form of exploitation. She stressed the importance of a nationwide awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of deepfakes and to encourage individuals to report incidents rather than taking matters into their own hands.
Rashmika Mandanna thanked her supporters, including Naga Chaitanya and Chinmayi Sripaada, for raising awareness about the issue and hoped for stringent action and regulatory guidelines to combat deepfake videos. In her own statement, she conveyed her genuine hurt over the deepfake video and called for strict action to prevent such incidents from affecting others, particularly young students who may be more vulnerable to such harassment.
The collective response from these celebrities and concerned individuals highlights the urgency of addressing the misuse of AI and the imperative need to protect the dignity and privacy of individuals in an age where technology can be wielded as a weapon. Their call to action seeks to create a safer and more responsible online environment for everyone.
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