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Dia Mirza refutes Telangana CM's claim on AI-generated tree-felling videos; Says, 'Absolutely false statement'

Dia Mirza refutes Telangana CM's claim on AI-generated tree-felling videos; Says, 'Absolutely false statement'

TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Apr 7, 2025, 11:45 IST

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Actor Dia Mirza has refuted allegations by Telangana CM Revanth Reddy that she used AI-generated videos to support protests against the tree-felling at Kancha Gachibowli. Mirza clarified that all visuals she shared were genuine, urging the government and media to verify their claims. The protests involve University of Hyderabad students opposing the auction of a 400-acre ecologically sensitive land for IT and urban development, which has sparked both legal and environmental concerns.

Dia Mirza refutes Telangana CM's claim on AI-generated tree-felling videos; Says, 'Absolutely false statement'

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Actor and environmentalist Dia Mirza has strongly denied allegations made by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy that she shared fake, AI-generated videos to support protests against tree-felling at Kancha Gachibowli in Hyderabad. Taking to social media on Sunday, Dia clarified that she had not posted any manipulated visuals and urged the government and media to fact-check before making such accusations.

“This is an absolutely false statement�?/span>
"The CM of Telangana posted a tweet yesterday. He made certain claims about the situation at Kancha Gachibowli," Dia wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "One of them was that I had used FAKE AI-generated images/videos in support of the protest by students to protect biodiversity on the 400 acres of land the government wanted to auction. This is an absolutely false statement."

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The actor emphasized that all content she shared was genuine and not artificially created. "I have not posted a single image or video that is AI generated. The media and the Telangana government should verify their facts before making such claims," she added.

Netizens react
The tweet was soon flooded with comments from netizens. One comment read, “A strong and clear response. Truth must always prevail against misinformation and political spin. Stay steadfast.�?Another comment read, “Clarifications and verifications are both necessary in this age of AI.�?br/>What’s the issue
The controversy stems from ongoing protests led by students of the University of Hyderabad, who are opposing the state government’s proposal to auction a 400-acre parcel of ecologically sensitive land bordering the university. The land is being considered for the development of an IT park and urban infrastructure, a move that has drawn criticism from environmentalists and students concerned about biodiversity loss.
The matter has reached both the Telangana High Court and the Supreme Court, where petitions have been filed to halt the proposed development.

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