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Delhi Police warns ’80s AI photo trend could be a trap
Delhi Police has warned users against uploading selfies to unknown AI tools that generate 1980s-style photos, saying the trend could lead to identity misuse, blackmail or cyber fraud. In a social media…
Delhi Police has warned users against uploading selfies to unknown AI tools that generate 1980s-style photos, saying the trend could lead to identity misuse, blackmail or cyber fraud. In a social media post, the police said, 'Looks like nostalgia but it could be a trap.'
The advisory noted that photographs can contain metadata such as date, device and location, while backgrounds may reveal house numbers, street signs or vehicle plates. Users were advised to crop out identifying details, avoid uploading documents or images of others, and turn off data-sharing settings.
OpenAI says uploaded images on ChatGPT may be used to improve its models unless users opt out through the 'Improve the model for everyone' setting. Victims of cyber fraud can report it by calling 1930 or through the government's cybercrime portal.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This is the latest in a series of police advisories targeting viral AI photo trends. A photograph uploaded to a generative AI tool is permanently handed over to a private server, often outside Indian jurisdiction, where it can be stored, analysed or sold under terms the user never reads. The core risk is not the retro filter but the irreversible loss of control over a high-quality biometric image that can be used to bypass facial recognition or impersonate the user. The next signal to watch is whether the Ministry of Electronics and IT issues a formal data-processing advisory under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which took effect last year and governs consent and data fiduciaries.
Source: gulfnews.com
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