Actor Sunainaa recently fell prey to AI misuse when a morphed video of hers circulated widely on social media. She had to release a statement not only warning of legal action against those who created and circulated it, but also clarifying that the video was AI-generated and made without her consent. In her second statement since the incident, Sunainaa urged fans to fight against AI-misuse, especially at a time when women’s safety was a concern.
“It amounts to sexual harassment, is defamatory, and constitutes a criminal offence under the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Sunainaa also made it clear that she doesn’t intend to let this incident affect her, writing, “I refuse to let someone else’s actions define my peace or dictate how I choose to show up in the world. But let us also recognise that fabricated content of this nature is not harmless. It is a serious violation, and it is important that we recognise it for what it is. Such conduct is wholly unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” the actor further stated.
