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Sachin Tendulkar’s deepfake video related to daughter Sara goes viral; Batting legend urges for swift action
Legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has become the latest victim of deepfake technology. The misuse of AI (Artificial Intelligence) has been a hot topic in recent times, with many movie celebrities at the receiving end. In the first such case reported by a cricketer, Tendulkar called out a fake video going viral on social media in which his voice was manipulated to promote an online game.
The edited video shows the former India batter endorsing a gaming app called “Skyward Aviator Quest” and falsely claiming that his daughter Sara Tendulkar earns Rs 1.8 lakh per day. Tendulkar rubbished fake news and asked social media sites to stop spreading false information.
“These videos are fake. It is disturbing to see rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report videos, ads & apps like these in large numbers. Social Media platforms need to be alert and responsive to complaints. Swift action from their end is crucial to stopping the spread of misinformation and deepfakes,” the 50-year-old wrote on his X handle.
These videos are fake. It is disturbing to see rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report videos, ads & apps like these in large numbers.
Social Media platforms need to be alert and responsive to complaints. Swift action from their end is crucial to stopping the… pic.twitter.com/4MwXthxSOM
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 15, 2024
Sachin, Yuvraj Singh to play ‘One World One Family Cup’
2011 World Cup winners Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh will return to the cricket field once again in the upcoming ‘One World One Family Cup’. The one-off friendly, organized by the Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, is scheduled to take place at Sathya Sai Grama in Bengaluru on January 18. The goal is to promote healthcare, nutrition, and education for the underprivileged in over 30 countries.
Led by Tendulkar and legendary all-rounder Yuvraj, the two teams will feature prominent cricketers like Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, RP Singh, Venkatesh Prasad, Muttiah Muralitharan, Chaminda Vaas, Danny Morrison and Monty Panesar, among others.
Tendulkar retired from international cricket in 2013 and currently plays for India Legends in Legends League Cricket (LLC) and Road Safety World Series. He is also serving as the mentor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) and will be in action during the 2024 season.