Technology brings both progress and problems. Artificial Intelligence has made life faster from generating art to solving complex issues but its misuse is spreading rapidly. People now use it to cheat, blackmail, and destroy lives online.
Rahul Bharti, a student of DAV College in Faridabad, was one such victim. A man named Sahil hacked Rahul’s phone, stole his family photos, and used AI to create fake obscene images and videos of Rahul and his sisters. He demanded ₹20,000 and threatened to post the fake content online if Rahul didn’t pay.
The harassment broke Rahul completely. He stopped eating, withdrew from people, and sank into silence. WhatsApp chats later revealed that the blackmailer taunted him and even provoked him to die. Unable to bear the humiliation, Rahul consumed tablets and ended his life.
This tragedy raises a painful question could Rahul have been saved? The images were fake. If he had reported the case or spoken to someone he trusted, the law could have protected him. Cybercrime units now deal with exactly such crimes.
Rahul’s story is a warning. Fear should never silence a victim. AI misuse is not just a digital issue anymore it’s a human one. Society needs stronger laws, faster response systems, and more awareness before more lives are lost.
