Sachin Tendulkar’s deepfake video goes viral, he cautions against ‘rampant misuse of technology’

If you have recently seen legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar advertising a gaming app on social media, then be careful, it is a deepfake. In fact, you can easily be fooled by the quality of deepfakes circulating on social media and some people believe that they are actually advertising.

However, Tendulkar has rejected those views and cautioned people about fake videos misusing technology, and asked all people to report a large number of videos and apps. “These videos are fake. It is disturbing to see the rampant misuse of technology. Everyone is requested to report such videos, advertisements and apps in large numbers,” Tendulkar mentioned in his post on Twitter on Monday.

Skyward Aviator Quest gaming app is named in the deepfake video, where it seems that the legendary cricketer is advertising and even advocating its ability to help people earn money, who are looking for such Another big threat to games is being heavily advertised. A big personality like Tendulkar. The video clearly looks manipulated, with not only his facial features being used but also technology being used to make him look like the cricketer.

Misinformation spread through social media with the help of deepfake videos has become a matter of great concern across the world and recently several incidents have come to light in India, forcing the government of the country to take strict action against this issue and Companies have been forced to regulate who can monitor these content. On social media, where news reaches millions of people within a few seconds. After seeing this post, Union Minister of Electronics and Technology Rajiv Chandrashekhar shared similar concerns about deepfakes and issued a warning to platforms regarding compliance with IT rules.

As fake videos generated from artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly common, a deepfake video of Bollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna went viral on social media, revealing the dangerous possibility of misuse of AI which can There is a threat not only to public figures but also to ordinary users.

How to check deepfake videos

– Always pay attention to strange facial movements and expressions.

– Deepfakes may look unnatural due to strange posture, body proportions or movements.

– Listen carefully for audio that does not match the person’s lips.

– Check if the video fits the person’s normal behavior.

– Verify the source for credibility.

– Look for any strange blurring or distortions.