Sachin Tendulkar Expresses Concern Over Deepfake Video, Urges Prompt Action
If you’ve seen legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar promoting a gaming app on social media recently, be warned, it’s a deep fake. In fact, you might be easily fooled by the quality of the deep fake circulating on social media, which some people believe is actually his advertisement.
However, Tendulkar has rubbished these views and warned people about the fake video misusing the technology and asked all the people to report the video and apps in large numbers. “These videos are fake. It’s disturbing to see the rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report such videos, ads and apps in large numbers,” Tendulkar mentioned in a post on X channel on Monday.
These videos are fake. It is disturbing to see rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report videos, ads & apps like these in large numbers. Social Media platforms need to be alert and responsive to complaints. Swift action from their end is crucial to stopping the… pic.twitter.com/4MwXthxSOM
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 15, 2024
Skyward Aviator Quest is the name of the game app in the deepfake video, which appears to have the legendary cricketer promoting and even defending its ability to help people earn money, which is another big red flag for these types of games being promoted, especially by a big personality like Tendulkar. The video looks clearly manipulated, not only in his facial features but also with the use of technology to make him sound like a cricketer.
The spread of misinformation on social media through deepfake videos has become a major concern across the world, and recently there have been many incidents in India that have forced the country’s government to crack down on the issue and regulate companies that can control the pushing of this content. on social media where it reaches millions in seconds.
With fake videos produced by artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more common, a deepfake video featuring Bollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna has gone viral on social media, exposing the alarming potential for misuse of AI that threatens not only public figures but also common users.
To check for deepfake videos:
– Always look for strange facial movements and expressions.
– Deepfakes can look unnatural due to awkward position, body proportions or movements.
– Listen carefully for a sound that does not match the person’s lips.
– Check if the video fits the person’s usual behavior.
– Check the reliability of the source.
– Look for strange blurs or distortions.
