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Earlier, a deepfake video, carrying a digitally manipulated clip and voice of
The deepfake also sought to create an impression that Tendulkar and his daughter Sara had won large sums of money by playing a certain online game.
According to the complaint, the video was edited and posted on Facebook. It said deepfake technology was used to mimic Tendulkar's gesture and voice.
At this stage, the police did not share details about the owner of the gaming site and the Facebook page.
Tendulkar himself had flagged the fake video on his official X handle. He called the video a "disturbing" misuse of technology and stressed that it was fake.
"These videos are fake. It is disturbing to see rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report videos, ads and apps like these in large numbers," Tendulkar had appealed on X.
Social media platforms need to be alert and responsive to complaints, he said. "Swift action from their end is crucial to stopping the spread of misinformation and deepfakes," he had asserted.