Mrunal Thakur warns of legal action over AI-generated…

Indian actor Mrunal Thakur has issued a public warning against the creation and distribution of AI-generated deepfake content featuring her likeness. The actor declared that any further misuse of her identity will result in legal action, emphasizing that such activities are both illegal and unacceptable.

What happened

Thakur posted her warning on Instagram on Tuesday, addressing the unauthorized synthesis of her image. While she did not disclose a specific incident that triggered the notice, her stance aligns with an increasing trend among Indian actors seeking to protect their personality rights from the misuse of artificial intelligence.

Thakur is part of a growing cohort of industry professionals taking legal steps to combat identity theft via AI. Other notable actors who have previously engaged in legal measures to protect their image and personality rights include Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Preity Zinta, Kartik Aaryan, and Suniel Shetty.

This issue has been a recurring concern within the industry. Actor Rashmika Mandanna previously spoke out against the creation of vulgar and harmful deepfakes targeting women, highlighting the moral problems associated with manipulating information through AI. Mandanna’s advocacy followed an incident in which a person was arrested for allegedly spreading deepfake content involving her. These collective efforts reflect a broader push for responsible AI usage and stricter enforcement against those who exploit the technology to target public figures.