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Viral Kohli & Dhoni Photos: A Digital Deception
30 Nov
Summary
- Viral photos of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni were AI-generated.
- The images showed Kohli on Dhoni's Yamaha RX 100 and chatting.
- These AI images circulated widely before the ODI series with South Africa.
A recent wave of excitement on social media surrounding images of cricketers Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni has been revealed as a sophisticated AI deception. The viral photos, showing Kohli on Dhoni's Yamaha RX 100 and the pair casually conversing, evoked a strong sense of nostalgia among fans. However, generative tools were used to create these scenes, making it appear as though the cricketers were enjoying a relaxed time at Dhoni's residence in Ranchi.
This digital artifice surfaced as India geared up for its ODI series against South Africa. Earlier, a real reunion of cricketers including Rishabh Pant and Ruturaj Gaikwad at Dhoni's home had already garnered significant attention. This series holds importance as KL Rahul is set to lead the team in the absence of Shubman Gill, who is sidelined due to a neck injury.
The Indian squad for the ODI series features prominent names like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The first match is scheduled to take place at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. All eyes will be on the Indian team as they aim for a strong performance in the upcoming limited-overs encounters.
