Panchkula, Sept. 20 -- Haryana Police have cautioned people against using artificial intelligence to alter someone's face, age, voice or appearance and sharing such content on social media without consent, warning that what may appear to be a harmless joke could damage a person's dignity, privacy and reputation long after the post goes viral, a police spokesperson said on Sunday.

The advisory comes amid the growing ease with which AI tools can alter photographs and videos within seconds, including changing faces, making people appear younger or older and creating manipulated visual content.

Hansi Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar said people should consider the consequences before digitally altering another person's photograph or video...