Ex-Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has warned the public in contradiction of fake AI-generated advertisements abusing his name and image.
His warning comes after his teammate former skipper Kumar Sangakkara too had issued a similar warning previously of his own image being fraudulently used to publicise certain commercial brands.
In a social media post, Jayawardena explained that all genuine endorsements and partnerships will only be announced through his verified platforms. “I haven’t shared it as well, take no heed!” he stated.
This comes amid a cumulative trend of AI-manipulated ads falsely featuring well-known personalities.
Several celebrities and public figures globally have in recent times issued similar warnings after their names and faces were used in deceptive promotional content. He thus urged his followers to be wary and avoid engaging with or sharing such content.
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