AI video falsely reported Shahid Afridi's death

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A viral video falsely reported the death of former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi, but it was confirmed to be AI-generated. Afridi is alive and well. The video, shared on social media, depicted a news anchor announcing Afridi's death and burial in Karachi, accompanied by condolence messages. However, the anchor's voice was dubbed, indicating the video's fabricated nature. Afridi, who retired in 2017, holds the record for most ODI sixes and has been involved in past controversies. He played for Pakistan in all three formats, scoring over 11,000 runs and taking 541 wickets.


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