Bhubaneswar, March 27 Odisha-based sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik expressed concern over the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) after receiving a message from filmmaker Subhash Ghai regarding his art.
Ghai, in a post on X, shared a picture of his sand art and thanked Pattnaik for creating it. However, the sand artist politely replied to the filmmaker, clarifying that he did not create the sculpture.
"I am surprised to receive this amazing sand picture, created by our famous sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik, a Padma Shree recipient and the best sand artist known in India from Puri, with such perfection and affection. Thank you, Sudarsan ji. Stay blessed always," Ghai wrote on X.
Pattnaik said, "I am surprised to get the message and humbly informed Subhas Ghai that it may be AI-generated."
In reply, Pattnaik in his X handle said, "Namaskar @SubhashGhai1 ji, I am truly honoured to receive your message and appreciation. Sir, I am a big fan of you. With due respect, I would like to share that the sand sculpture appears to be AI-generated, and there may have been a small misunderstanding or some incorrect information. Your kind words mean a great deal to me—they are truly a blessing. With respect and gratitude."
After getting a message from Pattnaik, the filmmaker on Instagram message said, "@sudarsansand Any way, I am always proud of you. Stay blessed always."
Replying to a question, Pattnaik said that the sculpture of such a kind cannot be made of sand. "If at all, someone makes like this, the image will not last for a few hours."
Pattnaik said that this incident is a direct threat to artists across the world. "The mischief mongers may make AI images and mislead eminent personalities. I feel that the originality of an artist is under threat, and all should think about how to contain such a campaign," he said.