Mysuru: The Mysuru Dasara procession, which attracts lakhs of tourists from across India and abroad, is drawing attention on digital platforms for an unintended reason. AI-generated videos depicting the procession are going viral, raising concerns that viewers may mistake digitally created visuals for actual celebrations.
One video posted by a creator claiming to be based in Vietnam, with just over 5,000 subscribers, crossed 30 lakh views in 10 days. Another, from a channel with over 4,000 subscribers, recorded more than 15 lakh views, while a third, posted by a channel with just over 100 subscribers, garnered more than 1.5 lakh views. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news.
Tourists who arrive with expectations shaped by such videos could be disappointed,” said Ravi Kiran Gowda, a city resident. SKAL International Mysuru president CJ Jayakumar said: “Such videos could affect the image of Mysuru and Dasara if viewers mistake them for authentic depictions of the festival. Several such videos have garnered millions of views. AI-generated content on the drone show and illumination has also gone viral, making Mysuru Dasara a trending topic online. residents fear viewers may still perceive them as authentic representations of the festival Although the videos carry disclaimers stating they are AI-generated. “Although creators may be identifying the videos as AI-generated, viewers could mistake the visuals for the actual procession or assume they closely resemble it. There can be significant differences between digitally created scenes and the real event. Tourists who visit the city based on expectations created by unrealistic visuals could be disappointed. Download the TOI App.