Social media is awash with terms like “viral 19 minute video” or “19 minute viral video” and many influencers have been wrongly dragged into this controversy. People started naming different social media personalities claiming that they were the ones shown in the explicit video, which was confirmed by Haryana Cyber Cell officer Amit Yadav using AI. While some influencers have clarified the matter and urged people not to spread rumours, others have not addressed the issue publicly. However, the conversation around AI videos highlighted how easily one’s privacy can be invaded.
Who are the influential people dragged into the controversy?
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One of the content creators who was mocked and criticized over the video is Payal Dhare, known as Payal Gaming on social media. He talked about this controversy on social media. Speaking to X, she shared, “I never thought I would have to speak publicly about something so personal and upsetting.”
He said, “Over the past few days, content has been circulated online that falsely associates my name and image with the videos currently being shared on digital platforms. I want to say this clearly and without any ambiguity: The person depicted in that video is not me, and it has no bearing on my life, my choices, or my identity.,
In the following line, Dhaare expressed that the entire incident was painful. Talking about how it affected her, she further said, “What is most painful is not only the misrepresentation, but the speed and ease with which a person’s dignity can be undermined in the digital space. These actions have consequences far beyond the screen, affecting real people, real families, and real lives.
She initially decided to maintain silence, but due to the seriousness of the situation she spoke out and said, it is not just for her but for many women who are victims of similar online abuse and character attacks. This is not harmless material; This is extremely sad and inhumane.”
He urged the public to “refrain from sharing, reproducing, or speculating about this material in any form.” Later, he shared an update about the additional meeting. Director General of Police and head of Maharashtra Cyber Department, Yashasvi Yadav (IPS).
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Another influencer, who was falsely linked to the video, spoke about it with a hint of sarcasm and humor. “Look right at me… now look at her… does she look like me in any way? She doesn’t! Then why are people writing ’19-minutes’ in my comment section,” he said in a video. The clip he shared also included an excerpt from the 19-minute video.
He further said, “Getting famous for free.”
Police issued warning:
Amit Yadav said in a video, “I would like to tell people that this is an AI-generated video.” He told what would happen if someone shares or stores the video.
This incident highlights how, in today’s world, curiosity and FOMO often drive people to consume content without stopping to verify the truth behind it.