Alia Bhatt’s fans are angered as the Bollywood star has once again become target of deepfake video controversy.
The daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has once again been targeted by AI-generated deepfake technology. A doctored clip surfaced online, showing Darlings star wearing a pink saree.
Fans and internet users were quick to notice about the discrepancies in her facial expressions, leading to speculation. Alia Bhatt off-screen, the clip captioned and it went viral online.
Alia Bhatt Deepfake Video
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As the clip sparked frenzy among fans, it came to know that clip was deepfake and made with deep learning algorithms.
Alia’s face was cleverly morphed into footage originally featuring another Indian actress Wamika Gabi.
Original Video
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Wamila originally shared original video two weeks back. Meanwhile, fans expressed outrage over the morphed clip, questioning its legality and ethics. The incident highlights the challenges posed by AI in the entertainment and digital media industries.
