'Since when did disrespecting others become a source of income?'
2026-10-15
The Daily Star
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AI face-swap technology was used to create and circulate fake, humiliating videos of Bangladeshi actresses Mehazabien Chowdhury and Pori Moni, following a television channel's social media hack. The incident sparked widespread criticism, with Mehazabien condemning the misuse of AI for reputational harm and calling it a crime.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions AI-generated fake videos created using face-swapping technology, which is an AI system. The misuse of this AI system has directly led to harm by humiliating individuals and spreading false content, which is a violation of personal rights and causes social harm. The event involves the use and misuse of AI systems to create fabricated content that has been circulated, causing reputational and emotional harm. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm to individuals and communities.[AI generated]