'Never asked for its removal': Kerala CM Satheesan on AI dance video
Kerala CM Satheesan said it was the media that had reported that there were legal issues surrounding the video.
Kerala's Chief Minister V D Satheesan clarified on Wednesday that neither he nor his office had asked for the removal of an AI-generated video showing him dancing with KSEB staff. Addressing reporters at a press conference, Satheesan stated that the police had informed him that complaints had been lodged against the video under the Information Technology Rules.
He expressed joy at having enjoyed the video, acknowledging that he was surprised by his dancing abilities. Satheesan lamented that he could no longer view the video, particularly while traveling. He was referring to Meta's decision to restrict access to the AI-generated video in India, which showed him dancing with officials of the Kerala State Electricity Board amidst the recent power crisis.
The media had reported legal issues surrounding the video, which brought it to Satheesan's attention. At a convocation ceremony, Satheesan had mentioned the potential for new laws to address emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The AI-generated video, posted on the Instagram page aikavala, had garnered 1.78 crore views by Sunday.
Satheesan had previously praised the video at an event organized by the Kerala High Court, comparing his dancing skills to those of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
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