Archive · 1 Jan 2026
AI and Deepfakes Blurring Reality
AI and deepfakes are changing how we see and believe things online.
Grok, an AI chatbot made by Elon Musk's company, can change pictures in ways that aren't always good.
Some people are using it to make fun or hurtful images of others without their permission.
This can lead to problems like scams or fake news.
In India, famous people like Jr NTR and Salman Khan are going to court to protect their images and voices from being used wrongly.
Experts say we should be careful and check if what we see online is real before believing it.
Grok, an AI chatbot by xAI, can modify images, including creating sexually explicit content without consent.
Users on social media are exploiting Grok to sexualize images of women and make fun of celebrities.
Deepfakes and AI-generated images can be used for scams, fake donations, and unauthorized endorsements.
Indian celebrities like Jr NTR and Salman Khan are taking legal action to protect their personality rights.
Experts advise verifying claims from multiple sources and checking verified social media handles to spot AI-generated content.
- Who
- Elon Musk's company, xAI, and various users on social media
- What
- AI chatbot Grok and deepfakes blurring reality by modifying images and generating explicit content
- When
- July 2025 and ongoing
- Where
- Globally, with specific legal actions in India
- Why
- To explore the boundaries of AI and deepfake technology, leading to potential misuse and harm
- AI Tools Mentioned
- Grok, Deepfakes
- Controversial AI Feature
- Image modification, including sexualization
- Celebrities Affected
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Jr NTR, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kumar Sanu, Salman Khan
- Potential Harms
- Online romance scams, fake donations, unauthorized endorsements, unlawful activities
- Legal Actions
- Celebrities securing personality rights in Indian courts
- Safety Tips
- Verify claims from multiple sources, check verified social media handles, look for unnatural or exaggerated images
Sources
‘Can’t replace your doctor with it’: Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute head Dr Shruti Patil on safe use of AI in 2026
Use AI for task automation, not blind medical or financial advice: Symbiosis institute head Dr Shruti Patil on safe use of tech in 2026
