Mehazabien speaks out against AI-generated deepfake video

Actress Mehazabien Chowdhury has condemned the creation and spread of AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating celebrities, describing the practice as a crime rather than entertainment.

The controversy erupted after a private television channel’s social media page was hacked and offensive AI-generated videos posted there spread rapidly online. Although the media outlet later apologised for the hacking, the incident continued to draw criticism.

In a Facebook post on Thursday morning, Mehazabien said, “Using AI to create false and fabricated content in someone’s name and spreading it with the intention of humiliating someone is not entertainment, but a crime.”

She said the problem extended beyond individual wrongdoing when hundreds or thousands of people shared such content, turning it into a broader social issue.

The actress also questioned why respect for others should depend on whether they are members of one’s own family.

“At this stage, I don’t even want to say that old saying, just think if this had happened to your mother or sister! Because to respect someone as a human being, why does he have to be a member of our family?” she wrote.

Mehazabien expressed concern over the growing competition for views, likes, shares and online popularity. While acknowledging that content creation had become a source of livelihood for many, she questioned the use of humiliation and disrespect as a means of earning money.

She said seeking popularity or financial gain by degrading others was unacceptable, stressing that everyone deserved respect as a human being.

According to the actress, the problem was not limited to women or men. Anyone could become a victim of harmful content, while others could contribute to its spread in pursuit of engagement and online trends.

She also highlighted the responsibility of people who knowingly share and discuss such material, helping it reach a wider audience.

At the end of her post, Mehazabien urged people to reflect on their own conscience and consider whether sharing such content made them complicit in the wrongdoing.

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