Popular Pakistani YouTuber Saadur Rehman - widely known as Ducky Bhai - and his wife Aroob Jatoi, have found themselves embroiled in a distressing situation as a deep fake video featuring Aroob circulated across social media platforms.
The scandal unfolded when an anonymous individual manipulated AI technology to create a counterfeit video depicting Aroob, which swiftly went viral, inflicting significant emotional distress upon the couple.
Addressing the issue on his YouTube channel, Ducky Bhai explained the intricacies of the deep fake phenomenon. He highlighted the importance of being vigilant in combating such cyber crimes.
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In a video statement, Ducky Bhai expressed profound dismay over the violation of his wife's dignity.
Aroob Jatoi herself stepped forward, urging others to remain vigilant against similar threats and cyber intrusions.
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Amidst the outpouring of support, criticisms surfaced, questioning the wisdom of exposing familial life to public scrutiny and highlighting broader societal implications.
Nevertheless, Ducky Bhai also offered a substantial reward of Rs1 million for information leading to the identification of the perpetrator behind the deep fake video.
Collaborating with authorities, including the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), he reiterated his commitment to apprehending the individual responsible, while urging the public to exercise caution and report instances of fake content.