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News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aanand L Rai On Dhanush And Sonam Kapoor's Reaction To Raanjhanaa's Altered Ending: ‘Nobody Approves Of This'
Aanand L Rai slams Raanjhanaa's AI-altered ending, says neither Dhanush nor Sonam Kapoor approved the change. He plans to remove his name from the new version. Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has been openly expressing his displeasure over Eros International's decision to revise the ending of his cult classic Raanjhanaa with the help of AI. Now, the director, in a recent conversation, shared the reaction of the film's leads, Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush, to this news. While speaking to Times Now, Rai shared, 'Nobody approves of this. Who would like it, and why? A character that has already been established—it takes years to truly live a story. An actor invests a major part of their life into it, and you suddenly want to change it? How is that even possible?" 'There's always a reason why a story is told. What is the intention behind telling this particular story? It belongs to a genre called tragedy, which has its own flavour. The audience connects with it. You can't simply change a story by rewriting the ending. An actor brings layers of emotions to a character, which actually gives weight to the genre. You can't just say, 'Let's change the ending, now no one dies, and everyone lives happily.' That's not how stories are told," he further continued and added. Rai has already raised his objections with Eros over the AI-created alternate ending in the re-release, making it clear he did not approve of the change. However, since the studio has neither agreed nor acted on his concerns, he now plans to send a formal letter demanding his name be removed from the AI-altered version. In the original ending of Raanjhanaa, Dhanush's character, Kundan, dies. But in the AI-modified version, the story takes a different path, with Kundan surviving and the film concluding on a happier note. For the unversed, Aanand L Rai has previously collaborated with Dhanush in Atrangi Re. They are working on their third film together, Tere Ishk Mein, with Kriti Sanon. Why did Eros alter the ending of Raanjhanaa? In a statement to PTI, the company's Group CEO, Pradeep Dwivedi, said, 'This is a creative reimagining, not a replacement, and is consistent with global industry practices, including anniversary editions, alternate cuts, and modernised remasters. We categorically reject Mr. Rai's allegations, which are not only factually incorrect but also legally unfounded. The re-release is a respectful reinterpretation and not a 'tampering' of the original. It is clearly positioned as an alternate, AI-enhanced version—akin to classic cuts or re-edits seen globally." First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aanand L Rai Reacts To AI-Modified Raanjhanaa Ending: ‘What Is A Happy Ending?'
Last Updated: The re-release of Raanjhanaa has sparked controversy after the studio added a new AI-generated ending, leaving director Aanand L Rai upset and blindsided. Aanand L. Rai's 2013 romantic drama Raanjhanaa is set to return to theatres on August 1, celebrating its 12th anniversary. However, the re-release has sparked controversy due to a new ending created using AI technology. The film's director, Aanand L. Ra i, expressed his displeasure, revealing that he only discovered the change through social media. Rai was both surprised and upset that the studio, Eros International, made this decision without consulting him first, questioning why they felt the need to alter an ending that fans have always loved. Speaking with The Indian Express, Rai said, 'I got to know through social media announcement a couple of days ago. People have already been messaging me asking me why that ending is being changed. I just can't wrap my head around this. I don't get it. How can they do this? It's an ending people have loved. If not the filmmaker, at least listen to the audience. What is a happy ending? It's a tragedy, that's an emotion. How can you meddle with emotions? The voice of the film lies in that ending." 'The only good thing that's come out of this is I've learnt my lesson. I've to be very careful while signing the dotted line. I'm dealing with this, but other filmmakers should learn from this. A studio doesn't care about the story. Just to earn a few crores, they're tampering with a writer, director and actor's creation," added Rai. Eros International has sold the updated version of Raanjhanaa to Upswing Entertainment, a distributor in Tamil Nadu. Aanand L Rai believes the studio might be trying to quietly test the AI version in a region where his own reach is limited, but where his lead actor is still popular. He's upset because he thinks Eros made this change just to make extra money, without thinking about the damage it could do. He believes the studio will understand their mistake when fans and actors criticise. According to him, no actor wants to work with a studio that changes films without permission. Aanand L Rai has already contacted Eros International to complain about the AI-created ending in the Raanjhanaa re-release. He clearly told them he was not okay with the change. But when the studio didn't agree or take any action, the director now plans to write a formal letter to Eros, asking them to remove his name from the film's AI-altered version. In the original ending, Dhanush's character, Kundan, dies. But in the new AI version, the story takes a different turn. Instead of dying, Kundan survives, and the film ends on a happier note. First Published: July 18, 2025, 12:39 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AI has shrunk entry-level jobs by a third: Here are 6 smart ways to stand out as a fresher
In an era where algorithms are sharpening their resumes and machines are nailing interviews, the job market has begun to shift under the feet of fresh graduates. According to a recent report, the number of new entry-level jobs has plummeted by nearly a third, precisely 31.9%, since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Positions once tailored for eager newcomers, internships, apprenticeships, and graduate roles, are quietly evaporating, giving way to automation, cost-cutting, and a new economic logic. Research by Adzuna, a prominent job search platform, reveals that entry-level roles now comprise only a quarter of the job market, a decline of nearly 4% over two years. As companies race to streamline operations, many are doing away with the very roles that once served as the stepping stones to meaningful careers. It's not merely speculative. Tech and telecom giants like BT have already laid out plans to replace tens of thousands of roles with artificial intelligence, including call-handling and diagnostic positions. Meanwhile, executives from cutting-edge AI firms such as Anthropic have projected that up to half of all entry-level white-collar jobs could vanish within the next five years. The writing is on the wall. But for those just entering the workforce, all is not lost. In fact, this disruption could prove to be an unlikely catalyst, pushing freshers to adapt smarter, learn faster, and carve unique niches that machines still can't fill. Here are six strategic ways for young professionals to stay relevant, visible, and indispensable in an AI-altered job market: Build hybrid skill sets Gone are the days when mastering a single domain was enough. Today's job market demands fusion expertise, a blend of technical fluency and human-centric skills. A fresher who can code and communicate, or analyse data and understand consumer psychology, is far more likely to land a role than someone who leans on just one talent. Consider learning data analytics, prompt engineering, or no-code automation tools alongside your core discipline. Craft a personal digital brand When recruiters are drowning in automated applications, a standout online presence can make all the difference. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Build a portfolio, share your projects on platforms like LinkedIn and GitHub, and contribute thoughtfully to industry conversations. Digital visibility is no longer optional, it's your modern résumé. Prioritise roles that demand critical thinking and emotional intelligence AI may win at pattern recognition and task repetition, but it still lags in judgement, nuance, and empathy. Seek out roles in strategy, human resources, marketing, or creative industries, fields where interpretation, emotional insight, and ethical decision-making are paramount. These are domains where freshers can still thrive, especially if they bring fresh perspectives to the table. Leverage internships and freelance gigs as launch pads Even if full-time entry-level jobs are dwindling, short-term opportunities, micro-internships, freelance gigs, and project-based roles are on the rise. Use them to gain experience, network with industry professionals, and build a credible work portfolio. Think of it as assembling your own staircase when the traditional ladder has vanished. Learn to work with AI, not against it AI is not your enemy, it's your new colleague. Upskill in tools that augment productivity, from ChatGPT and Midjourney to automation platforms and data tools. Employers are increasingly looking for candidates who can co-create with machines, not compete against them. Understanding how to prompt, edit, and oversee AI output can be a powerful differentiator. Target AI-resilient industries Trades like plumbing, electrical work, construction, and bespoke crafts may seem traditional, but they are also among the most AI-proof. Similarly, roles involving physical dexterity or complex, real-world environments, like healthcare, social work, and education, are unlikely to be fully automated. Explore how your existing skills can be repurposed in these spaces, or acquire adjacent skills that allow for entry. A new kind of entry What once was a predictable progression, college, internship, job, has fractured. But with disruption comes the opportunity to rewrite the rules. Employers may be hiring less at the bottom, but they're also watching more closely for self-starters, lateral thinkers, and resilient minds. Yes, AI has closed one door. But for the ambitious, the curious, and the adaptable, many more remain wide open, waiting to be found, or better yet, built.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Teen sentenced for sending fake 'nude' pictures made by ex-boyfriend
The teenager arrested for sending AI-altered 'nude' pictures of local high girls created by her ex-boyfriend using an app powered by Artificial Intelligence pleaded no contest to eight misdemeanor counts of sexting in Juvenile Court on Thursday morning. Under her plea agreement, Judge Coleman Lee Robinson sentenced 18-year-old Jaylyn Lee to eight months probation in a diversion program. She was also ordered to finish her education, stay off social media, perform 75 hours of community service, write letters of apology to the girls depicted in the images, as well as a 1,000-word essay on how her actions impacted them and the potential consequences it could have on their lives. The judge recounted the events that lead to Lee's charges, clarifying with the prosecutor that it was her boyfriend at the time, William Stafford, who had altered the pictures to appear nude and had them on his cell phone. Lee later texted a video she created of his altered images to others. 'To be clear, my understanding of the allegations here are that this William Stafford took actual photographs and faces of girls in school and placed them on images that were not these people, creating images that never existed. Then she just pled to, for whatever her reasoning was, showing those to other people and sending those through text?' The assistant state attorney handling the case confirmed they were altered using an AI app. How AI 'nude' pictures case started: Student used AI to 'undress' dozens of high school girls. Parents want him arrested. Lee had been facing eight counts of promoting an altered sexual depiction of an identifiable person without consent, a third-degree felony. However, the prosecution dropped the charges to misdemeanor sexting after consulting with victims who preferred not to press felony charges against the teenager. Robinson said Lee must also observe a half-day of violation of probation sentencing in adult court and then write a 250-word essay on what she learned from it. He said the goal is to help make it clear that Juvenile Court is intended to help rehabilitate youthful offenders not punish them and there are serious consequences for some who don't stay on the right path. 'If you successfully complete it and stay out of trouble in this case, it says for eight months, then at that time the charge will be dismissed,' Robinson said. The case stems from an investigation that started last year when Pensacola police say Lee made a video of the altered images that Stafford had created with an AI app called 'Undress Me.' Victims' parents say he had downloaded the girls' social media pictures, uploaded them to the app where he 'undressed' them, then downloaded the fake nude photos to his phone. Police say the images came to light after Stafford broke up with Lee last fall. They say she was upset and sent her video of the images to 17 high school students, some of whom were not depicted in the AI generated photos. While some parents agree that what Lee did was wrong, most who spoke with the News Journal wanted Stafford charged for making them in the first place. Both police and the State Attorney's Office said that under current laws it wasn't a crime for the young man to create or possess the fake nude pictures. It is, however, a crime to share them, which is why Lee was charged and not him. Prior to sentencing, parent and teacher Julie Harmon spoke to the court and Lee about how her actions affected them. An altered picture of Harmon's daughter at the beach is the first image to appear on the video. 'As a then 17-year-old, Addison should not have to worry that there are photos out there on the Internet of her naked and that there is a possibility they could show back up and she may lose her college, her scholarship, lose her job, possibly lose everything she has worked so hard to achieve," she told the court. "All because a girl was mad at her ex-boyfriend, William Stafford.' Harmon said the incident made her daughter's ongoing battle with anxiety worse, but that as upset as she was, she understood Lee's actions were impulsive and that she acted out of hurt over her relationship. Lee listened while seated at a table in court. The young woman cried often during the hearing and at one point put her head down on the table sobbing as Harmon spoke. Harmon was also emotional, and said one good thing that came out of the incident is that Lee's actions exposed a loophole in the law when it comes to AI altered images. She said she hopes the law can be rewritten to ban the creation of fake sexual content as well as sharing it. Only girlfriend charged in AI case: Case closed on "nude" AI images of girls. Why police are not charging man who made them She added she wants to see Lee take this opportunity to do 'great things with your life.' 'Take the time to soak it all in and learn from it. Do better. And by doing better, you can create a better life and be a better person. You owe it to the girls in the video. This is your second chance,' Harmon concluded. Addison Harmon also spoke. A high school senior like Lee, she said the fact the images existed at all caught her off guard since she barely knew Stafford and it was upsetting to realize Lee, who she did not know, had shared the images with others. 'At first I was angry because it felt like a personal attack,' Addison said. 'However, as time has passed, I realized that you did not intend to hurt me, you intended to hurt William. I want you to take this experience and grow from it. I'm not mad at you anymore. I know you were hurt. I don't want you to feel bad. I want you to take this and know that you should never have to give back at someone, especially a boy. You're an adult now and there are consequences for your actions. So, you have to be careful what you choose to post, say or do.' Lee's next case status check hearing is scheduled for Nov. 13. This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola teen who sent AI 'nude' photos made by boyfriend sentenced
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scarlett Johansson Slams AI Video Of Celebrities Condemning Kanye West's Antisemitism
Scarlett Johansson is speaking out after an apparently AI-altered video of herself and fellow celebrities Drake, Steven Spielberg, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler and others protesting Kanye West's antisemitism went viral. In the clip, which has been making the rounds on social media, the celebs are seen wearing T-shirts featuring a hand with its middle finger extended and the name 'Kanye' written beneath it (the rapper now goes by 'Ye'). The hand has a Star of David inside it. At the end of the footage, an image of Adam Sandler sticks his middle finger up at the camera before the video ends with the messages: 'Enough is Enough' and 'Join the Fight Against Antisemitism.' It is unclear who created the video and whether they obtained permission from any of the celebrities to use their likenesses in the clip — although that seems unlikely, considering Johansson's pushback. On Wednesday, Johansson said she's been a 'very public victim of AI' while calling out its misuse in a lengthy statement. 'I am a Jewish woman who has no tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech of any kind,' the actor told People. 'But I also firmly believe that the potential for hate speech multiplied by AI is a far greater threat than any one person who takes accountability for it.' The Marvel star added, 'We must call out the misuse of AI, no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality. I have unfortunately been a very public victim of AI.' Last year, the actor said she was 'angered' and 'shocked' after OpenAI used a voice that was 'eerily similar' to hers for its GPT-4o voice-enabled chatbot despite Johansson declining the company's request to use her voice. 'The threat of AI affects each and every one of us,' Johansson continued. 'There is a 1000-foot wave coming regarding AI that several progressive countries, not including the United States, have responded to in a responsible manner,' she continued. 'It is terrifying that the U.S. government is paralyzed when it comes to passing legislation that protects all of its citizens against the imminent dangers of AI.' The 'Jurassic World Rebirth' actor wrapped up her message by pleading with the U.S. government to pass legislation to limit the use of artificial intelligence. 'I urge the U.S. government to make the passing of legislation limiting AI use a top priority; it is a bipartisan issue that enormously affects the immediate future of humanity at large,' she added. The AI video of celebrities started circulating after Ye's latest antisemitic rant. The rapper was consequently dropped by his talent manager, and his X profile also was deactivated. Shopify also shut down Ye's brand's e-commerce website after it sold shirts with swastikas on them following his bizarre Super Bowl ad, which aired on Feb. 9 and directed viewers to purchase the shirts. Scarlett Johansson Jokes She Hopes 'Nobody Will Ever Read' The 'Avengers' Group Chat Jeff Goldblum Shares Surprise Message With 'Jurassic World 4' Star Scarlett Johansson Samuel L. Jackson Explains Giving Scarlett Johansson And Ryan Reynolds '10 Pounds Of Bees'
