"For Instagram Followers": 24-Year-Old Who Made Rashmika Mandanna Deepfake
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Rashmika Mandanna the 24-year-old confessed to the crime said he created the video to gain followers on Instagram.
A 24-year-old arrested for creating and circulating a deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandanna told police that he wanted to gain followers on Instagram. The mastermind in the case, which sparked a debate on deepfakes around the country, was arrested in Andhra Pradesh and is being brought to New Delhi.
Deepfakes are a form of synthetic media crafted using artificial intelligence, employing sophisticated algorithms to manipulate both visual and audio elements. The term gained prominence in 2017 when a Reddit user introduced a platform for sharing manipulated videos.
The accused has been identified as Eemani Naveen, a digital marketer. Delhi Police zeroed in on Naveen after examining over 500 social media accounts associated with the deepfake video.
During investigation, the 24-year-old confessed to the crime said he created the video to gain followers on Instagram.
