Infosys founder Narayana Murthy's old deepfake warning resurfaces as fake videos go viral again
New Delhi: Infosys founder Narayana Murthy's previous warning about deepfake pictures and videos of him has become relevant once again as the same manipulated videos are being shared widely on social media. Originally flagged in December 2023, these false videos and claims have resurfaced, causing renewed concern.
In December, Murthy took to X (formerly Twitter) to alert the public about the spread of fake news items on various internet platforms. These fraudulent pages falsely claimed that he had invested in automated trading applications such as BTC AI Evex, British Bitcoin Profit, Bit Lyte Sync, Immediate Momentum, and Capitalix Ventures. Murthy strongly denied any involvement with these applications and warned people not to be deceived by such information.
"In recent months, there have been several fake news items propagated via social media apps and on various webpages available on the internet claiming that I have endorsed or invested in automated trading applications. The news items appear on fraudulent websites that masquerade as popular newspaper websites, and some of them even publish fake interviews using deepfake pictures and videos," Murthy stated in December.
He emphasized, "I categorically deny any endorsement, relation, or association with these applications or websites. I caution the public not to fall prey to the content of these malicious sites and to the products or services they are trying to sell to you. Please report any such instances to the concerned regulatory authorities."
Despite his clear warnings, these deepfake videos and false claims have once again surfaced and are being widely shared online. This recurrence highlights the persistent nature of such malicious activities and the ongoing need for public vigilance.
Murthy's advice from December remains critical: avoid being deceived by these manipulations and report any suspicious content to the relevant authorities. As deepfake technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, distinguishing genuine content from fraudulent material is essential.
Internet users are urged to verify the authenticity of information and remain cautious about the sources they trust.
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Rupee falls 32 paise to all-time low of 95.20 against US dollar
Mumbai, Apr 30 (PTI): The rupee depreciated 32 paise to an all-time low of 95.20 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, weighed down by elevated Brent crude oil prices, hovering around USD 122 per barrel, and strong American currency.
Forex traders said the USD/INR pair may see further downside, as rising crude oil prices are likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while concerns over potential wider conflict in West Asia are fuelling investor anxiety.
Meanwhile, the US dollar added to gains after the US FED Reserve kept rates unchanged. Safe-haven demand was also boosted by another diplomatic setback between Washington and Tehran.
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.01 against the US dollar, then lost some ground and touched an all-time low of 95.20 against the US dollar in initial trade, registering a fall of 32 paise over its previous close.
On Wednesday, the rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at an all-time low of 94.88 against the US dollar.
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"The main effect on the rupee has been from the rising oil prices, which touched USD 120 per barrel and looked headed for further upside as the US continues with its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran does not allow any ship/tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP.
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.01 per cent higher at 98.96.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 3.16 per cent at USD 121.76 per barrel in futures trade.
On the domestic equity market front, Sensex tumbled 821.79 points to 76,674.57 in early trade, while the Nifty dived 287.3 points to 23,890.35.
Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth Rs 2,468.42 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.
"FPIs continue with their sale of Indian Equities and debt (the yield touched 7 per cent on Wednesday) and are also dollar buyers consistently," Bhansali added.
