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Chennai: Dr. V Mohan, a respected diabetologist, has discredited a video circulating on social media depicting someone resembling him promoting a drug that allegedly cures diabetes within 48 hours. He emphasizes the potential dangers of such AI-generated content becoming the next health hazard. The video, shared on the Facebook pages of the Indian Medical Association of Tirunelveli, has gained widespread attention, going viral. In the clip, the individual is speaking in Hindi, a language Dr. Mohan claims he has never learned. It combines authentic footage of Mohan with a digitally manipulated version of his voice, likely generated using AI, according to experts. In November 2023, Mohan lodged a complaint with the Tamil Nadu police's cyber security cell regarding this issue, leading to the removal of the video. However, the doctor notes that the video has resurfaced once more. "The voice sounds remarkably like mine, but the lip sync is poor," he stated. "Despite me posting a message declaring it fake, numerous individuals I know, including my patients, have approached me asking if I can prescribe the drug for them. Diabetes remission is achievable, but it requires medication, dietary adjustments, and physical activity. There is no miraculous remedy," he emphasized. According to doctors' associations, this instance is just one of many fake videos proliferating. In certain instances, genuine doctors are absent altogether. Individuals clad in white coats or scrubs, predominantly AI-generated bots, promote various remedies such as chia seeds for lowering blood sugar levels or a mixture of almonds, sugar candy, and fennel in milk for curing "difficult-to-treat" brain diseases. They also advocate magical pills derived from plant cells for inducing weight loss. "These fraudulent claims are becoming more prevalent and accessible, thanks to advancements in AI technology. Tools to create such content are now readily available, even on smartphone apps, often at no cost." He added. Dr. KM Abdul Hasan, president of IMA-TN, emphasized that these fabricated messages pose a significant public health risk. He highlighted the existence of speech cloning tools capable of mimicking voices within seconds. "We intend to petition the government for immediate and stringent measures," Hasan stated. "Simultaneously, we believe it's crucial to raise awareness among both doctors and patients about this issue." He added that IMA plans to convene a meeting in Chennai soon to address the matter.