New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed strong objection to an so-called deepfake video viral on social media. In this video he is shown praising Pakistan's diplomatic stance in the context of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Tharoor has tabbed it completely fake, misleading and deliberately spread content.
Is Shashi Tharoor wrestling over deepfake video made with AI?
In the statement issued by Tharoor's office, it was unmistakably said that this video has been prepared with the help of AI technology and its purpose is to mislead people. The statement said that Dr. Tharoor has not made any such statement and efforts are stuff made to forfeiture his image. The office has moreover demanded firsthand removal of such material.
Was an request made to citizens and media to remain alert?
The statement appealed to citizens, media platforms and concerned authorities to take responsibility. It has been specifically stated that no video or content should be shared without verification. Also, it has been asked to report such defamatory content and take firsthand steps to remove it.
In recent times, cases of fake videos and pictures generated by AI have increased, due to which public figures are suffering losses. This specimen of Tharoor is moreover stuff considered a part of the same series.
Has Tharoor spoken surpassing on the politicization of sports?
Before this controversy, Tharoor had unmistakably said that he does not like politicization of sports. He had expressed hope that the competition between India and Pakistan will proceed in the spirit of sports. His comments came at a time when Pakistan hinted at valuables lanugo on its visualization to snub the group-stage match versus India.
It is stuff said that the match between the two teams is stock-still on 15th February, which is stuff watched by cricket lovers all over the world. In such a situation, the emergence of such fake videos is giving rise to new controversies.
