Amid protests over the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) new regulations, a picture purportedly showing Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan endorsing the move has gone viral on social media. The image shows Khan holding a banner that reads: ‘Those who want education reform should support the UGC bill – because change begins here’.
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NewsMobile examined the viral image and found that it has been generated using artificial intelligence.
A reverse image search and extensive keyword checks did not throw up any credible news reports, authentic photographs, or official social media posts supporting the claim. Additionally, Shah Rukh Khan has not shared any such image or statement on his verified social media accounts.
A closer visual analysis of the picture reveals multiple red flags commonly associated with AI-generated content, including inconsistent lighting, unnatural facial blending, and an overly smooth, artificial-looking background.
To further verify the claim, NewsMobile analysed the image using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The tool flagged the visual as AI-generated, conclusively establishing that the image is fabricated.
In conclusion, the viral image claiming to show Shah Rukh Khan supporting the UGC’s new regulations is fake. NewsMobile’s investigation confirms that the picture has been generated using artificial intelligence, and there is no evidence to suggest that the actor made any such statement or endorsement.
