Actor Janhvi Kapoor has spoken out against the creation and circulation of non-consensual AI-generated content involving women, describing the misuse of technology as a serious violation that can border on sexual assault.
In a statement shared on social media, Kapoor raised concerns over the increasing use of artificial intelligence to manipulate women’s images and create fabricated digital content without their permission. She said such practices go beyond online misconduct and amount to an attack on an individual’s dignity, consent and autonomy.
“The criminal misuse of technology to objectify women and circulate fictionalised content without consent is deeply violating… and bordering on sexual assault,” Kapoor said.
The actor’s remarks came after she recently faced AI-generated videos involving her. However, Kapoor stressed that the problem extends far beyond her own experience, pointing to the wider harassment and exploitation women encounter both online and offline.
She argued that conversations around women’s safety must not remain limited to the idea of “protecting daughters.” Instead, she called for deeper reflection on the attitudes of entitlement that allow women’s boundaries, images and bodies to be treated as though they are open to public negotiation.
Kapoor also expressed appreciation for members of the film industry who publicly condemned such digital abuse. She thanked Jr. NTR for taking a firm position on the issue and acknowledged Chiranjeevi, Vijay and Khushbu Sundar for drawing attention to the misuse of technology and demanding stronger action against such practices.
Calling on those who engage in harassment to reconsider their behaviour, Kapoor said she hoped the developments surrounding the issue would lead to greater introspection.
She concluded her message by underlining the importance of consent and personal autonomy: “Her body. Her image. Her boundaries. Her choice.”
Kapoor’s intervention adds to growing concerns over deepfake technology and its potential to facilitate non-consensual sexualised imagery, impersonation and other forms of digital abuse, particularly targeting women.
