The Lyricist and Screenwriter Javed Akhtar has strongly reacted to a fake AI-generated video that is being circulated on social media. The video falsely claims that he has “turned to God” and shows an edited image of him wearing a topi. Javed Akhtar has clearly called the video “rubbish” and said that he is considering legal actions.

Javed Akhtar shared his reaction on X (formerly Twitter), where he expressed anger over the misleading content. The lyricist said that the video uses a AI-generated image of him and spreads false information that cab damage his reputation and credibility.

Javed Akhtar mentioned that he may approach the CYBER POLICE and take the matter to court against the person who created and shared the fake video.

This AI-generated content appeared just days after Javed Akhtar took part in a public debate titled “Does God Exist?” Opposite to Islamic scholar Mufti Shamail Nadwi at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. After this discussion the fake video started circulating online.

THIS issue comes soon after actor and politician Kangana Ranaut also raised her voice about the misuse of AI. She spoke against AI edited videos and photos that showed her wearing suits to Parliament instead of sarees. Kanga clarified that the original photos were taken when she was wearing a saree and asked people to stop editing her images using AI without her consent.

In her post Kangana said that such edits violate personal choice and privacy.she added that people should not decide how others look or dress as it is entirely an individual’s personal decision.

Last month actor Sreeleela and Nivetha Thomas also spoke about the dangers of AI-generated content. They showed concert on how such technology can be misused and how it is a serious threat to the society and individual’s identity.

These Incidents clearly show how powerful technology like AI can Harm and Damage one’s reputation, misinformation and invade personal freedom.