Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Host Amitabh Bachchan on the hazards of AI, says ‘People use my face anywhere and use it in videos’

In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, contestant Priyanshu talks about how AI has been a boon. Big B says, “Mera abhi tak AI ke saath jo parichay hua hai, wo galat hi hua hai. Log mera chehra se najaane kya kya bana dete hai. Lipsync kar dete hai. Log samajhte hai main hun.”
He further goes on to add, “Once, a fan of mine from Africa, and I never met, once sent me a picture where I am seen typing on a computer, sitting somewhere. I asked him where did you get this picture. He said he was listening to my song and with the help of AI, he produced that image where it seems exactly like me. Is that possible?”
Priyanshu says that it is with the help of deepfake technology.

As Priyanshu is in IIT, Big B says, “Once I had attempted to take it up. But seeing the syllabus, maine haath jod liye.” Priyanshu shared that initially there were financial struggles but then I found a scholarship and I got 100% scholarship. He said, “I have been surrounded by books always. Consistency is the key. You have to have faith in yourself and safalta zaroor milegi.”
His Super Sawaal is: Which is the southernmost state capital in India? He replies ‘Bengaluru’ but the correct answer is ‘Thiruvananthapuram’.
He uses audience poll for Rs 40,000 question: What material is used to make the pula chappal of Himachal Pradesh? A. Wool, B. Silk, C. Wood, D. Grass
With their help, he correctly answered option D.

He wins Rs 80,000 in the Super Sandook round and revives audience poll lifeline. He uses audience poll lifeline for Rs 6,40,000 and wins the amount.
Which of these is believed to be the oldest desert in the world? A. Atacama, B. Namib, C. Gobi, D. Taklamakan.

He goes for option B and it is the correct answer. He is unable to answer Rs 25 lakh question and opts to quit.
He wins Rs 12,50,000.