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1980s AI photo trend: Delhi Police warns users of fake profiles, blackmail

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What happened

Delhi Police has issued a warning regarding the uploading of personal photographs to unknown AI tools.

The authorities indicate that such images can be used for creating fake profiles or fraud.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:54:29 UTC.

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