Hyderabad: Sajjanar warns citizens against deepfake videos, urges verification before sharing

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar warned citizens about the growing use of deepfake videos and images by cybercriminals. He urged people to verify suspicious content through reverse image searches and avoid forwarding unverified information on social media.

Hyderabad: With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence technology, cybercriminals are increasingly using deepfake videos and images to mislead people and spread misinformation.

In this background, City Police Commissioner V.C.Sajjanar had cautioned the citizens that many AI-generated videos and photos circulating online may appear highly realistic, making it difficult for people to immediately identify them as fake. However, he said careful observation can reveal clues such as unnatural lighting, unusual facial expressions and awkward movements.

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Taking to social media on Monday, the commissioner advised the citizens to verify suspicious content before sharing it on social media. “Performing a reverse image search can often help trace the original source of a photo or video and determine whether it has been manipulated,” he said.

Sajjanar stressed that forwarding unverified content based on emotions can unintentionally contribute to the spread of fake news, which may create confusion or unrest in society.

He urged citizens to adopt a simple rule while using social media: think before clicking, verify the authenticity of the content and only then share it.

Critical thinking, he said, remains the strongest defense against the growing threat of deepfake misinformation.