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Actress Yami Gautam Calls on Media to Stop AI‑Based Image Manipulation
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 03:17 PM
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Yami Gautam has publicly asked media outlets to refrain from using artificial intelligence to enhance or alter her photographs.
Actress Yami Gautam, known for films such as "Water" and "Gunda," expressed concern over the growing use of AI tools to modify celebrity images, stating that such practices distort reality and infringe on personal rights.
In a statement to Mid-Day, Gautam urged journalists and publishers to adopt ethical standards, emphasizing that any alteration without consent is unacceptable. She highlighted that AI‑driven deepfakes and enhancements can mislead audiences and damage reputations.
The appeal arrives as reports of AI‑generated content circulating on social media increase, prompting calls for regulatory guidelines. Gautam’s request aligns with broader industry discussions about protecting individuals from digital manipulation.
No further details about legal action were disclosed, but the actress indicated she would consider appropriate steps if her images continue to be tampered with.
In a statement to Mid-Day, Gautam urged journalists and publishers to adopt ethical standards, emphasizing that any alteration without consent is unacceptable. She highlighted that AI‑driven deepfakes and enhancements can mislead audiences and damage reputations.
The appeal arrives as reports of AI‑generated content circulating on social media increase, prompting calls for regulatory guidelines. Gautam’s request aligns with broader industry discussions about protecting individuals from digital manipulation.
No further details about legal action were disclosed, but the actress indicated she would consider appropriate steps if her images continue to be tampered with.