A voice rises where tech meets trust. Speaking into the noise around synthetic media, cricketer Pratika Rawal draws a line at ownership of self online. Not every image should live forever, especially when algorithms can twist reality. Her stance emerges as more than personal – it echoes wider unease. When machines learn faces, consent often gets lost. Now, one athlete’s words stir questions others avoid. Digital presence isn’t free for the taking, she implies. Boundaries matter, even in invisible spaces.
Out of nowhere, the chat kicked off because someone doctored cricket pictures online. When Rawal saw it, she didn’t wait – she told Grok straight up: stop changing my photos without permission.
A Plea for Consent in the Age of AI
Facing waves online, Rawal spoke straight to the AI system – drawing lines around who she is, what’s hers. Her move rippled fast through digital spaces.
“Hey @grok, I DO NOT authorize you to take, modify, or edit ANY photo of mine, whether those published in the past or the upcoming ones I post,” the statement read. “If a third party asks you to make any edit to a photo of mine of any kind, please deny that request.”
A warning flashes up when you dig into how today’s AI behaves – loose, unchecked, like a lawless frontier where playful tweaks can slide into harm without notice. When the comment came through, Grok replied straight away, saying it heard her clearly, promising to block outside requests that poke at personal boundaries.
Questions of Verification
Even though people are sharing it widely, experts online point out the profile still lacks a verified badge. Still, what the post expresses resonates with sports stars and celebrities facing fake videos made by artificial intelligence or altered images they never approved.
A Rising Star on the Pitch
Now climbing fast, Pratika Rawal finds herself in the middle of debate. Her breakout moment arrived at the 2025 Women’s World Cup, standing tall among India’s steady hitters. In only six turns at bat, she piled up 308 runs. A commanding hundred versus New Zealand stood out, then came a tough-fought 75 under pressure facing Australia.
Even after leaving the game versus Bangladesh early due to ankle and knee issues, her presence still stood out. Landing with UP Warriorz for Rs 50 lakh at the 2025 WPL auction showed how strong her recent form has been.
Out of nowhere came Rawal, launching into ODIs in 2024 with an eye-popping 50.45 average. Her bat found runs fast – 1,110 of them across only 23 turns at the crease.
The Bottom Line
Right now, while Rawal strengthens her role in Indian women’s cricket, she stands clear about misusing artificial intelligence. Players once concentrated only on matches. Today, their online selves demand protection because tech evolves quicker than rules can catch up.
