AI-Edited Images Of Actors: What A Sadist Way Of Targeting Women

An AI artist recently revealed a series of images on Instagram depicting Bollywood actresses in a new perspective. The images quickly gained traction, with many finding them amusing. These AI-edited pictures portrayed the actresses with a slightly heavier appearance, maintaining facial features while altering body proportions, captivating viewers with their unique twist.

The array of images presents Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Ananya Panday, Malaika Arora, Kiara Advani, Kangana Ranaut, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Sonam Bajwa adorned in elegant gowns and stylish attire. While their facial features remain largely unchanged, the bodies depicted in the images appear noticeably heavier, reflecting a significant weight gain.

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Some commenters in the section questioned the artist, asking, "But this is not acceptable, did they ask you to create any AI image of them?" and "Do we have the rights to make this kind of pics.....???” Coincidentally, this revelation follows closely after the Delhi Police reported the apprehension of an individual believed to be connected to the creation of the deepfake video involving Rashmika Mandanna.

The incident involved the creation and circulation of a deepfake video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna, which stirred significant controversy last year. The deepfake garnered widespread attention and sparked discussions on digital safety, prompting calls for legal action from various public figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The suspect was taken into custody, marking a significant development in the case.

Trends In AI Image Editing

Users have been following various trends where they edit well-known personalities to resemble other figures or characters, such as the Barbie trend where actors don Barbie costumes to emulate the iconic doll. Another recent trend involved editing national and international actors to wear traditional Indian attire reminiscent of characters from the Ramayana. Additionally, there was a trend where Hollywood female actors were AI-Imagined to appear in Indian bridal attire. And now these AI Imagined fat looks of female actors, these trends continue to gain popularity as people enjoy experimenting with creative edits, catering to diverse preferences and interests.

Why Gender-Based Misuse?

Nevertheless, the utilisation of AI technology endures, with occurrences like the most recent modified images crafted by AI artist Sahid, prompting apprehensions. This trend highlights a troubling pattern where AI is utilised to manipulate the appearances of individuals, undermining their authenticity and individuality. No one should be subjected to such exploitation, as it not only erodes trust in digital content but also poses significant risks to individuals' mental and emotional well-being. It is imperative to address and combat this misuse of AI technology to ensure the protection and dignity of all individuals in the digital space. 

Moreover, it is deeply concerning that AI technology is being misused to alter the appearances of individuals, particularly targeting female celebrities. It is unfortunate that such misuse disproportionately targets female celebrities, reflecting a broader issue of gender-based harassment and exploitation in the digital realm.

Views expressed are the author's own.