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Fact Check: BEWARE! Don’t Fall For This Deepfake Video’s Claim On Joint Pain Remedies

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A widely circulated video on social media features Rajat Sharma from India TV discussing an alleged breakthrough for joint pain relief by renowned cardiologist Dr Devi Shetty. In the clip, Dr Shetty is also seen sharing insights on remedies for joint pain.

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FACT CHECK

NewsMobile fact-checked the claim, and found it to be a Deepfake.

Analysing the clip closely, the NM team identified several inconsistencies, particularly noticeable lip-sync discrepancies between the audio and visuals.

Running the video keyframes through Reverse Image Search, we traced the original video of Dr Devi Shetty on the official YouTube channel of Narayana Health, dated September 29, 2022.

In the original clip, recorded for World Heart Day, Dr Shetty, Chairman & Founder of Narayana Health, advises a CT Angio or heart CT scan every 10 years for individuals over 40. There is no mention of remedies for joint pain, confirming that the viral video is altered.

A detailed comparison of both videos reveals identical visuals. However, the original video does not refer to remedies for joint pain.

A deeper analysis using TrueMedia’s deepfake detector showed substantial digital manipulation. The tool identified AI-driven modifications to facial features and confirmed the audio as 100% AI-generated. [Detailed analysis can be seen here].

So in conclusion, the viral video featuring Rajat Sharma and Dr Devi Shetty is a clear example of misinformation and digital manipulation facilitated by deepfake technology.

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    Abheet Raghav
    With close to a decade of journalistic experience, Abheet has been a part of NewsMobile since 2015. He is involved with fact-checking and newsroom management and leaves no stone unturned when it comes to verifying facts. He has conducted several workshops for NewsMobile and also does ground reporting. He spent a year in the UK after he was awarded a scholarship from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. His logical approach, eye for detail and process orientation help ensure the team maintains high levels of professionalism and commitment to work and ethics.

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