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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
AI vs. AI: Spotting the Real Intelligence in a World of Artificial Deception, Shares Himank Tripathi
In an increasingly digital world where avatars host shows and voices are algorithmically generated, it's becoming harder to distinguish what's real from what's synthetic. For Himank Tripathi, a senior communications leader with over two decades of experience, the rise of generative AI (Gen AI) isn't just a technological leap—it's a cultural reckoning. He believes that learning how to separate authentic content from artificial creation is now a critical life skill. 'AI will not replace humans, but those who use AI will replace those who don't,' Tripathi says, quoting former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty. With the global AI market poised to cross USD 1 trillion before 2030, he points to Gen AI as the most disruptive force in this evolving landscape. He cites examples like 'Bloo', a virtual YouTube personality with over 2.5 million subscribers. While its animated appearance clearly signals it's AI-generated, most modern Gen AI content isn't that easy to identify. Tripathi, who has spent hundreds of hours studying Gen AI media, has developed a checklist of red flags. First, the timeline—most realistic Gen AI breakthroughs began surfacing in 2023. Next, the duration—AI still struggles with long, continuous shots. 'If a video runs over 10–20 seconds without cuts, there's a high chance it's not AI,' he says. He references films like Oldboy and songs like Roop Tera Mastana to highlight how difficult these seamless takes are for machines to replicate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Feathered and fluffy: the astonishing tale of a chubby owl Undo There are also consistent visual glitches. AI-generated humans often have blurry teeth, oddly shaped eyes, rubbery skin without pores, or anatomically incorrect hands and limbs—extra fingers or awkward joints. Facial expressions may appear flat or robotic, lacking the subtle emotions real humans display. Inconsistencies also show up in wardrobe and environment—slight changes in clothing, mismatched lighting, or shifting backgrounds often expose synthetic origins. 'AI still can't maintain a consistent environment or logical visual continuity,' he notes. Text within images is another giveaway. Signs or words on clothing often appear misspelled or unreadable. Audio also doesn't escape scrutiny—AI voices tend to be overly melodic or lack emotional nuance, with lip-sync issues frequently giving them away. Written content generated by AI, he adds, is typically simplistic, formulaic, and riddled with hallucinated facts or unnecessary references. Tripathi believes that India, already a leader in AI adoption, must also lead in digital literacy. With generative AI being increasingly used for misinformation and fraud—and cybercrimes expected to cross USD 10 trillion by 2025—he stresses the need for public awareness. 'It's not about fearing AI, but about understanding it,' he says. While AI may eventually create content that's indistinguishable from reality, that point hasn't arrived yet. 'We still have time to sharpen our eyes and minds,' Tripathi adds. 'And the best way to embrace AI is to stay conscious of what's real and what's not.'
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kishore Kumar once called Mumbai a 'friendless city', revealed he was 'conned' into acting: 'Everyone seeks to exploit you'
Kishore Kumar was more than just a voice, he was a whirlwind of talent, mischief and magic. From singing timeless hits like 'Roop Tera Mastana' and 'Mere Sapno Ki Rani' to playing unforgettable roles in 'Padosan' and 'Half Ticket', he ruled hearts across generations. But behind the laughter and melodies was a man deeply troubled by fame and the city that came with it. Kishore once revealed how Mumbai never felt like home, only a trap. In a throwback with The Illustrated Weekly of India, Kishore opened up about how much he disliked the city and the film industry . The 'Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana' singer didn't hold back as he said, 'Who can live in this stupid, friendless city where everyone seeks to exploit you every moment of the day? Can you trust anyone out here? Is anyone trustworthy? Is anyone a friend you can count on? I am determined to get out of this futile rat race and live as I've always wanted to. In my native Khandwa, the land of my forefathers. Who wants to die in this ugly city?' A career he never wanted Many people don't know that Kishore Kumar never wanted to be an actor. His real dream was to sing. But because of his brother Ashok Kumar 's fame, the film world pulled him into acting. He further said, 'I was conned into doing this. All I wanted was to sing, and yet due to peculiar circumstances, I was persuaded to act in the movies. The directors don't give a dan about me, they just need me because I sell.'* Doing everything to avoid acting Kishore Kumar went to great lengths to avoid acting in films. He used all sorts of tricks to get out of it, even behaving in ways people thought were strange. He admitted, 'I have tried every trick in the book to get out of acting. I muffed my lines, pretended to be crazy, shaved my head off, played difficult, began yodelling in the midst of tragic scenes, told Meena Kumari what I was supposed to tell Bina Rai in some other film. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo They still wouldn't let me go, and I hated every second of it.' Despite all this, the film industry wouldn't let him go, because he was a star, and they knew he sold tickets. The real reason he came to Mumbai The 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas' singer never moved to Mumbai to become a star. He only came because he hoped to meet his singing idol, KL Saigal, through his brother Ashok. He revealed, 'The industry was determined to make a star out of me because I was dadamoni's (Ashok) brother.' A dream that remained unfulfilled Kishore had made up his mind to leave Mumbai and go back to Khandwa, his hometown. He wanted to leave the city and the stress behind, and return to a peaceful life. But life had other plans. Though he needed two more years to wrap up his work, he sadly passed away before he could move. Kishore Kumar passed away due to a heart attack on 13 October 1987 in Mumbai. Exclusive | Kajol CANDID On Horror Fears and Son Yug's Voice Debut In 'Karate Kids: Legends' Dharmendra Recommends Amitabh Bachchan for Sholay Role | How Big B Landed Jai's Role
Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shashi Kapoor refused to work with me because he thought of me as ‘Dara Singh ki heroine': Mumtaz
Veteran actor Mumtaz, known for her roles in films like Brahmachari (1968), Apradh (1972) and Roop Tera Mastana (1972), has often talked about the supposed dark side of Bollywood. She has shared anecdotes about her failed relationships, lobbying in the industry, and even her rivalries. In a recent interview, she talked about her relationship and experience with the Kapoor family, including Shammi Kapoor, Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. In a conversation with Vickey Lalwani on his podcast, Mumtaz talked about how people in the industry typecast her, and, in some cases, refused to work with her. 'Everybody refused to work with me and called me 'Dara Singh ki heroine'. When Shashi refused to work with me in Sachaa Jhutha, the producer asked him to leave the project, as he had worked with me before in the Dara Singh film Faulad. Then Kaka (Rajesh Khanna) stepped in and did the film with me.' Mumtaz has previously talked about working with Dara Singh in several movies and how that impacted her career. Talking about Shashi's change of heart, which led to them working together in Chor Machaaye Shor (1974), she said, 'Why only Shashi bechara? The whole industry had refused to work with me, and they all did it anyway. I don't want to name them, but they know who they are.' In the same interview she also talked about almost marrying actor Shammi Kapoor, and Raj Kapoor refused to let it happen. She called Shammi 'a very good-looking man' and admitted that she always liked him and wanted to marry him. 'Raj Kapoor was very strict in those days. There was a rule till he was alive that ghar ki bahu kaam nahi karegi. It was as straightforward as that,' added the actor. She also mentioned that she lost a role in Mera Naam Joker because of his reservations about the clothes she would be required to wear in the film.
