Millions of people across the globe attend the Maha Kumbh Mela. Celebrities including Laurene Powell, Krishna Kumar, and Siddharth Nigam took the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. They joined thousands of devotees in performing the sacred ritual, marking their presence at the revered confluence.
A viral video featuring Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, and other figures was exposed as AI-generated. The clip’s revelation highlights the growing risks of deepfake technology and the spread of online misinformation. The clip showed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Its viral spread underscores growing concerns about deepfake technology and misinformation online.
The viral video looks quite real but is actually a work of artificial intelligence. It opens with “Melodi” – PM Modi and Italy’s Meloni holding hands at the confluence of the holy rivers at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. They stand in the sacred waters and offer prayers together at the Maha Kumbh Mela.
As the video progresses, AI‑generated visuals depict celebrities witnessing the grand celebration and performing the auspicious snaan. The short reel, posted on Instagram by creator Artificial Budhi, also showcases actors, political leaders, sportsmen, and businessmen.
The video imagined prominent figures like Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Rishi Sunak, Justin Trudeau, and Vladimir Putin soaking themselves in the celebrations of Maha Kumbh. The list extended to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Will Smith, Zendaya, Tom Holland, and John Cena.
