Shriya Pilgaonkar who is set to return with her role of journalist Radha Bhargava in Season 2 of the streaming series The Broken News, has said that amidst the alarming rise in the usage of deepfake and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the onus also lies on people who consume news.The ones who are consuming the news also have to be aware of AI and should verify news from their end as well. Shriya said “This season explores different themes in the world of news reporting that are so relevant. One of them is fake news and how easy it is for sensationalized stories to spread faster than actual truth and facts.” Given the recent alarming incidents of the deepfakes, it raises concerns about misinformation and trust in the media. Speaking of the same, Shirya asserted, “Today, we can’t afford to blindly believe everything we read on social media without fact-checking from multiple sources because of how common fake news has become. Our series addresses the fact that the onus also lies on people consuming news to make sure that they discern fact from fiction.” I love a good challenge and the experience of shooting for Season 2 has been super thrilling and a challenge because of the many layers and complexities that unfold in my character. I loved every bit of the process and also learned a whole lot about the world of news reporting,” she concluded.
