Vidya Balan has warned fans against several inauthentic “AI-generated” videos featuring her likeness that are circulating on social media, saying she has no involvement in their creation or dissemination. 

“There are multiple videos currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp, which appear to feature me. However, I want to clarify that the videos are AI-generated and inauthentic. I have no involvement in its creation or dissemination, nor do I endorse its content in any way (sic),” the actress wrote in a post.

“Any claims made in the videos should not be attributed to me, as it does not reflect my views or work. I urge everyone to verify information before sharing and be cautious of misleading AI-generated content. #FakeAlert #StayAware (sic),” she added.

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Vidya Balan has become the latest celeb to fall prey to the growing menace of deepfake videos. The actor issued a clarification, stating that she has no involvement in the creation or dissemination of such content. She shared a deepfake video on Instagram along with a note that read: “There are multiple videos currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp, which appear to feature me. However, I want to clarify that the videos are AI-generated and inauthentic.”

Vidya added, “I have no involvement in its creation or dissemination, nor do I endorse its content in any way. Any claims made in the videos should not be attributed to me, as it does not reflect my views or work. I urge everyone to verify information before sharing and be cautious of misleading AI-generated content.”

In the past, many Indian celebrities have been the victims of deepfakes, including Rashmika Mandanna, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Sachin Tendulkar.