Former Pakistan Test captain Wasim Akram publicly refuted false rumours of his death, which were circulated on social media. He expressed disapproval of the false reports and criticised those behind them for seeking “cheap publicity.”

The rumours began after a fabricated AI-generated video, appearing to show former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar announcing Akram’s death, went viral. The AI technology video misused deepfake technology to create a highly realistic yet entirely false announcement.

The incident raised significant concerns about the misuse of AI technology in creating and spreading misinformation. This highlights the challenges posed by deepfake technology in the digital age.