Rukmini Vasanth to take legal action over AI-generated images
What's the story
Actor Rukmini Vasanth, who was recently seen in Kantara Chapter 1, has condemned the recent online circulation of her AI-generated images. On Saturday, she said that her team is planning to take legal action against those responsible for creating and spreading these images. Vasanth's clarification comes after morphed photos, featuring her in a bikini, went viral on social media on Friday.
Statement
'These images are entirely fake and fabricated'
In her Instagram statement, Vasanth said, "My team and I have come across certain AI-generated images being circulated online claiming to be me. I want to state clearly that these images are entirely fake and fabricated." "The creation and circulation of such manipulated content is deeply irresponsible and a serious violation of privacy." "We are taking this matter seriously and initiating the necessary legal and cybercrime action against those involved in creating and spreading these images."
Previous incident
Last year, she warned about a fraudster impersonating her
This isn't the first time Vasanth has spoken out against online scams and identity misuse. Last year, she warned people about a fraudster impersonating her on social media. She shared a phone number that had been used by someone pretending to be her and clarified that it wasn't hers. "This act of impersonation falls under cybercrime," she had said then.
Career highlights
Vasanth's film career is on the rise
Meanwhile, Vasanth has been working on several projects. She was recently seen in the Tamil films Ace and Madharaasi, and in Kantara Chapter 1, which is the highest-grossing film in Kannada cinema. She will soon be seen in the Kannada film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups alongside Yash, Kiara Advani, and Huma Qureshi. The actor also has Prashanth Neel and Jr NTR's Telugu film, Dragon, in her kitty.