Hisar police have issued an advisory asking people to use artificial intelligence responsibly while creating and sharing photographs. The warning comes as a 'retro look' trend spreads on social media, where users use AI to alter facial features and give photos a style reminiscent of the 1980s.
The police made it clear that while such creations may be meant for entertainment, there is a legal line that should not be crossed. Altering and sharing someone else's photographs, videos or voice without their consent — in a misleading, objectionable or defamatory manner — could lead to legal trouble.
What the Hisar Police Advisory Says
Superintendent of Police Siddhant Jain urged the public to make sure that AI-generated content does not compromise anyone's identity, reputation or privacy. He also warned against portraying people in an objectionable way.
The advisory is not against the trend itself. It is against how some people are using it. Making a retro-style photo of yourself is one thing. Taking someone else's face, voice or video and reshaping it without their permission is a different matter altogether.
Why This Warning Matters for Social Media Users
The 'retro look' trend has become popular because AI tools can now change how a person looks in seconds. A normal photo can be turned into something that looks like it came from the 1980s. For most users, this is just fun.
But the same tools can be misused. A photo shared without consent, or one that makes a person look bad, can harm their reputation. The Hisar police advisory points directly at this risk.
- Do not alter someone else's photo, video or voice without their consent.
- Do not create or share content that is misleading, objectionable or defamatory.
- Make sure AI-generated content does not damage anyone's identity, reputation or privacy.
Our Take: Fun Trends Still Need Consent
In our view, this advisory is a sensible and timely step. AI photo tools are easy to use, and that is exactly why people forget they can cause real harm. A trend that starts as entertainment can quickly turn into harassment if someone's face is used without permission.
To put it plainly, the message from Hisar police is simple: enjoy the trend, but do not use another person's identity as your playground. Consent is not optional, even when the tool is free and the result looks harmless.
For readers, the takeaway is clear. Before you generate or forward an AI-edited photo of someone, ask yourself one question — would that person be comfortable seeing it? If the answer is no, do not post it. The law, as the Hisar police advisory shows, is watching this space closely.