Fact Check: Sudha Murthy endorses a trading platform? No, viral video is a deepfake
A video of Sudha Murthy allegedly promoting a trading platform has gone viral.
By Sibahathulla Sakib Published on 21 Dec 2024 4:55 PM IST
Claim: The video shows Sudha Murthy promoting a trading platform.
Fact: The claim is false. The video has been digitally manipulated and is a deepfake.
Hyderabad: In recent years, online trading, especially in cryptocurrencies, has gained immense popularity in India, attracting millions of users with promises of quick profits.
In this context, a video allegedly showing Sudha Murthyācelebrated author and philanthropistāendorsing a trading platform is viral on social media. A Facebook user shared a video in which she appears to praise the platform and encourage viewers to join, promising significant financial returns.
Fact Check
NewsMeter found that the claim is false. The video featuring Sudha Murthy endorsing online trading is a deepfake.
In the video, Sudha Murthy appears to discuss financial investments, with her lip movements matching the audio.
A reverse image search led us to a video uploaded on the Infosys YouTube channel titled āListen to Sudha Murty as Infosys commemorates four decades of excellenceā, published on December 27, 2022.
In the video, Sudha Murty reflects on Infosysā 40-year journey, sharing personal stories about her faith in her husband, NR Narayana Murthy, and the pivotal moments that led to Infosysā success. She also discusses the founding and work of the Infosys Foundation, highlighting its contributions and values.
NewsMeter also ran the viral video through several advanced AI detection tools, which confirmed that the video was generated by AI (Artificial Intelligence). Hive Moderation declared that 99 per cent of the content was manipulated. TrueMedia also provided evidence of substantial manipulation. Furthermore, Deepware flagged the video as suspicious during its scan, providing additional confirmation of its artificial origin.
Hence, we conclude that the claim is false.
The video showing Sudha Murthy endorsing a trading platform is a deepfake.
