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AI-Generated Deepfake of Shoaib Akhtar Falsely Reports Wasim Akram's Death

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

An AI-generated video showing Shoaib Akhtar falsely claiming Wasim Akram died of a heart attack went viral, causing public concern. The deepfake highlights the growing threat of AI misuse for spreading misinformation. Authorities have not yet commented on the incident.

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This incident underscores the urgent need for better deepfake detection and regulation, as even public figures can be weaponized to spread false information.
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