Payal Gaming Reflects on Deepfake MMS Controversy and Online Harassment
Gaming influencer Payal Dhare, known as Payal Gaming, emotionally recalled the deepfake MMS controversy on reality shows Lock Upp and The Alliance. Last year, an AI-generated intimate video falsely linked to her went viral, leading to online trolling. A forensic investigation by Maharashtra's cyber police confirmed the video was morphed using deepfake technology. Payal shared the emotional toll and noted that those responsible have been arrested, while fellow contestants acknowledged the challenges of online harassment.