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Rupali Ganguly moves Bombay high court over misuse of AI-Generated photos

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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The plea filed in court targets booking agencies, artist management firms, and websites that have utilized Rupali Ganguly's likeness without prior consent. Represented by lawyer Sana Khan, the actress has formally asked the court to mandate the removal of morphed videos and fake AI-generated images from adult websites. The petition emphasizes the urgent need to shield her name, photographs, and identity from unauthorized business ventures and online abuse. Ganguly currently leads the popular television series *Anupamaa* after decades in the entertainment industry.

Key points

  • The legal action seeks to strictly protect Ganguly's name, pictures, and overall identity…: The legal action seeks to strictly protect Ganguly's name, pictures, and overall identity from unauthorized commercial and digital use.
  • The case addresses the growing threat of artificial intelligence being deployed to create…: The case addresses the growing threat of artificial intelligence being deployed to create unauthorized and explicit celebrity deepfakes.
  • The veteran performer, who started as a child artist in the film *Saaheb*, is asserting h…: The veteran performer, who started as a child artist in the film *Saaheb*, is asserting her legal rights over her public persona.

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Rupali Ganguly, who has been dominating the television screens with her popular show, Anupamaa, recently moved to Bombay High Court taking legal help against the unauthorised use of her photographs, videos across online and offline platforms. The actor claimed that several platforms and websites are using her pictures without permission. She also alleged that some adult websites are hosting AI-generated fake images and morphed videos featuring her.

She has stated that her photographs and videos are used by several online and offline platforms without permission. She also claimed that some booking agencies, artist management companies and websites were using her identity without permission.

As per Live Law, the actress moved to the court to protect her identity and stop others from using it without her permission.

Her lawyer Sana Khan has reportedly requested the High Court to ask the different websites and platforms to remove objectionable photos and videos. She has also asked for protection against the use of her name, pictures and identity without her permission for business or online purposes.

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