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Vijay Releases Jana Nayagan Trailer Amid AI Claims
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Actor-politician Vijay released the 2-minute-52-second trailer for Jana Nayagan on Saturday; the YouTube premiere in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi drew millions of views within hours ahead of the film's January 9 theatrical release. Netizens flagged an apparent Google Gemini watermark visible at about 0.23 seconds, prompting debate over AI-generated footage after the film's December 28 audio launch in Malaysia.
Key Points
- 1Release: Vijay's 2:52 'Jana Nayagan' trailer premiered in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, millions viewed.
- 2Allegation: Viewers spotted a Google Gemini watermark at 0.23 seconds, suggesting AI editing use.
- 3Implication: Raises concerns about transparency and editorial standards for film trailers using AI tools.
Scoring Rationale
Moderately newsworthy due to AI transparency concerns in a high-profile trailer, limited by anecdotal social-media evidence and lack of official confirmation.
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