Indian actress Neha Sharma has issued a formal warning of legal action against anyone creating or circulating artificial intelligence-generated images and videos that use her face or likeness without her consent.
Statement Posted on Social Media
In a statement published on the social media platform X, the actress demanded an immediate halt to the practice and called for the removal of material already in circulation. She urged users to refrain from creating, editing or distributing any further AI-generated content bearing her identity.
Sharma said the use of her face in this manner to misrepresent her or damage her reputation was “completely unacceptable,” adding in capitalised terms that she does not consent to the unauthorised use of her likeness.
Formal Warning and Accountability
Describing her post as a formal warning, the actress said she would pursue legal action against every individual responsible for creating, posting or circulating such content. She also cautioned that those behind the material should not assume that fake accounts or the use of AI technology would shield them from accountability.
Growing Concern Over AI Misuse
The intervention places Sharma among a growing number of public figures pressing for stronger safeguards against the misuse of generative AI tools, which can produce convincing but fabricated images and videos at speed and at little cost. Her statement did not specify which platforms or accounts were involved, nor did it indicate whether legal proceedings had already been initiated.
- Sharma demanded an immediate stop to the creation of AI-generated content using her face.
- She called for all such material already posted to be taken down.
- The actress warned of legal action against anyone creating, posting or circulating the content.
- She said fake accounts and AI tools would not protect those responsible from accountability.
