Amid the storm of digital manipulation hitting social media platforms, a photo featuring Sara Tendulkar and Shubman Gill, appearing to depict a romantic embrace, has created waves of discussion online.
This instance follows a concerning trend of deepfake content, raising alarms about fabricated images on social media and their potential impact on privacy and cybercrime.
This latest photo added to the pool of manipulated content has sparked curiosity about the authenticity of the relationship between Sara Tendulkar, daughter of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, and accomplished cricketer Shubman Gill. Although their friendly interactions on social media and Sara's public support for Gill led to speculation, it was soon revealed that the viral photo in question was digitally altered and not genuine.
The original picture was actually shared by Sara herself on her brother Arjun Tendulkar's birthday. The unaltered image showed the siblings in a warm embrace, with Arjun seated and Sara affectionately hugging him. However, the modified version was widely shared on various digital platforms, illustrating the growing prevalence of manipulated content on social media.
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This concerning trend of deepfake content has prompted significant warnings from the Indian government. Stricter measures have been put in place to address this issue, stressing the need for prompt removal of fabricated photos and videos within 24 hours of a filed complaint. Failure to adhere to this directive could lead to severe legal repercussions, including imprisonment and significant fines.
Indian minister Rajiv Chandrasekhar expressed strong concerns about these digital manipulations and urged social media platforms to comply with the strict legal obligations outlined in the Information Technology Act to ensure online safety and digital security for users in India.
