The advent of Artificial Intelligence is certainly a massive milestone for humanity. Innumerable things that required full human surveillance are day by day getting more advanced through AI to the point that no human intervention is needed. That is the good side of AI. However, just like everything else in the world, this rising technology also has darker sides. Anyone can use AI generation tools to fake videos featuring someone else’s face without their consent. Digitalisation has also made it possible for heinous acts of privacy invasion that multiple Indian influencers like Sofik SK, Sweet Zannat and more have become the target of. Read on to know cases of how advancing technology is being used to prey on digital creators.
From Sofik SK to Sweet Zannat, How AI Is Being Used To Target Influencers
Sofik Sk’s digital targeting and revenge motives
Last month, Bengali influencer Sofik SK made headlines after an MMS featuring him and his girlfriend went viral. The influencer reveals that the video was leaked by someone jealous of his success and wanted to take revenge. This case went mega viral on social media, and Sofik’s girlfriend revealed that she started having s*icidal thoughts from this incident.
Sweet Zannat Gets Caught Up In The 19-Minute MMS Scandal
Meghalaya-based influencer Sweet Zannat also came to the spotlight after people alleged that a popular 19-minute MMS video featured her it. Zannat, however, quickly shut down these rumours by saying that she is not the girl in the video; however, damage had already been done, and she was bombarded with disrespectful and demeaning comments.
Kajal Kumari’s Deepfake And Pornbot Controversy
15-year-old Kajal Kumari came to netizens’ attention after an alleged MMS featuring her started circulating in Bhojpuri entertainment circles. It was later revealed by authorities that the video was a deepfake of Ksjal made by using face mapping technology. This serious incident involving a minor put immense pressure and anxiety on Kajal Kumari’s family. The video was then traced back to an international p*rn-bot network known for mass-producing manipulated videos.
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Dhunu Juni’s AI Body-Swap Case
Assam influencer Dhunu Juni also fell victim to the malicious use of AI. A video where her body was swapped with another girl went viral. This incident caused Juni a lot of anxiety, and she even stated that AI has ruined her life. This case also reveals how the attackers target digital creators from small regions, as they lack good support systems and awareness.
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