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Alleged Unauthorized Deepfake AI Clones of Ravish Kumar Used to Spread Purportedly Fabricated News on YouTube
Prominent Indian journalist Ravish Kumar reported that multiple YouTube channels are using purported deepfakes to mimic his face and voice, spreading fabricated and nonsensical news in his name. Kumar warned viewers not to trust these channels, filed complaints with YouTube, and is awaiting action.
- Date it happened
- 2025-06-30
- Organisation involved
- Unknown YouTubers impersonating Ravish Kumar
- Product, system or model
- YouTube, Deepfake technology, Synthetic audio generation technology
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