Pankaj Tripathi says he isn't 'scared' of AI days after his fake images as Baburao surface online: 'You have to live...'
Pankaj Tripathi is one of the most loved actors in Bollywood, who has carved his niche based on his pure and honest acting talent. After Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, some AI-generated pictures circulated online that showed Pankaj Tripathi as Baburao. The images created quite a stir online and amid all this, the Criminal Justice 4 actor shared his views on the fake AI videos and fake information that often surface on social media.
Days after his AI avatar as Paresh Rawal 's Baburao surfaced on the internet, Pankaj Tripathi in a new interview with Zoom, shared his views on the AI technology. He mentioned that he is not afraid or concerned about it. The veteran actor recalled reading an article in his childhood about science that emphasized that it is both a boon and a curse.
Tripathi argued that if science is used meaningfully, then it is an amazing thing. However, if it is used without any meaning, it can be harmful. He asserted that every technology should've a meaningful use. He noted that if there is a technology, it is bound to have both kinds of uses. However, an individual should be aware that the content they're consuming is generated, real or original.
He added, 'How much will you see and how much you will dissect or understand it? You have to live your life and work too. I am not scared because no matter how much technology evolves, human emotions have a lot of value and that is not going to change."
For the unversed, it was just a couple of days back that Tripathi's AI-generated image went viral on the internet. It showed the actor styled with Paresh Rawal's Baburao's iconic thick-rimmed glasses and trademark hairstyle. He was also seen dressed in the character's familiar white dhoti and vest, complete with a gold chain and bracelet, reprising the classic look.
On the professional front, Pankaj Tripathi is currently enjoying the release of his legal drama series, Criminal Justice 4. Directed by Rohan Sippy, the show also features Surveen Chawla, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Asha Negi, Barkha Singh, Mita Vashisht, and Shweta Basu Prasad among others. It is currently streaming on JioHotstar.
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