Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli falls victim to deepfake video targeting Shubman Gill – Watch | Off the field News
NEW DELHI: A deepfake video of Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has gone viral, causing a stir among fans and the cricket community. The manipulated clip, appearing to be from an old interview, falsely depicts Kohli criticizing top-order batter Shubman Gill.
The video uses artificial intelligence to imitate Kohli’s voice and facial expressions, suggesting he questioned Gill’s potential to achieve legendary status in cricket.
The fake voice, designed to resemble Kohli, can be heard saying: “When we came back from Australia, I figured out what it takes to succeed at the highest level. I have been watching Gill closely. He is talented, no doubt. But there’s a big gap between showing promise and becoming a legend. Gill’s technique is solid, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.”Additionally, the video falsely quotes Kohli asserting his unique status in Indian cricket: “People talk about the next Virat Kohli, but let me be clear, there’s only one Virat Kohli. I have faced the toughest bowlers, delivered in the most intense situations, and done it consistently for over a decade. You can’t replicate that with just a few good innings.”
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The video uses artificial intelligence to imitate Kohli’s voice and facial expressions, suggesting he questioned Gill’s potential to achieve legendary status in cricket.
The fake voice, designed to resemble Kohli, can be heard saying: “When we came back from Australia, I figured out what it takes to succeed at the highest level. I have been watching Gill closely. He is talented, no doubt. But there’s a big gap between showing promise and becoming a legend. Gill’s technique is solid, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.”Additionally, the video falsely quotes Kohli asserting his unique status in Indian cricket: “People talk about the next Virat Kohli, but let me be clear, there’s only one Virat Kohli. I have faced the toughest bowlers, delivered in the most intense situations, and done it consistently for over a decade. You can’t replicate that with just a few good innings.”
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This incident is the second time this year that Kohli has been targeted by deepfake technology. Earlier, another fake video showed him promoting a betting app.
Despite the controversy, Kohli and Gill are known to share a good rapport, often seen supporting each other on the field. Kohli is expected to make his return in the India jersey next month in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill will be seen in action in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, starting September 5.
The deepfake has sparked outrage among fans and raised concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence to manipulate the images and voices of public figures.
