Javed Akhtar, a veteran lyricist and screenwriter, has said that a video that has been spreading a lot on social media which show him making claims about religion is fake and has been created using artificial intelligence.
Akhtar addressed the issue on X, stating that the video uses a computer-generated image of him and spreads false information about his personal beliefs. He said the content has harmed his reputation and that he is considering legal action.
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Akhtar rejects claims made in the video
According to Akhtar, the video shows a digitally altered version of him wearing a cap and claiming that he has āturned to Godā. The lyricist has repeatedly stated in public interviews and writings that he is an atheist.
In his post, Akhtar wrote:
āA fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer generated picture with a topi on my head claiming that ultimately I have turned to God. It is rubbish. I am seriously considering to report this to the cyber police and ultimately dragged the person responsible for this fake news and those few who forward it to the court for damaging my reputation and credibility..ā
He did not name any individual or platform responsible for creating or sharing the video.
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Public reaction
In response to Akhtar's tweet, a number of social media users expressed worry over the spread of videos created by AI and called for punishment against those responsible. Such content, according to some users, could deceive viewers and harm public people.
There has been no official confirmation yet on whether a complaint has been filed with the cyber police.
