Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has joined hands with tech giant Meta as the new voice of Meta AI. The actress shared the exciting announcement on her official Instagram handle, delighting fans with the news that they can now chat with her voice through the platform.Sharing a short video reel, Deepika wrote, "Okay, so this is pretty cool I think! I’m now part of Meta AI and you can chat with my voice in English across India, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand."She ended her post by inviting her followers to try the feature, saying, "Try it and let me know what you think!"The collaboration marks a unique blend of entertainment and technology, bringing one of India’s most popular voices to Meta’s growing AI ecosystem. View this post on Instagram A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone)In a recent interview with India Today, Union Minister and former actor Smriti Irani shared her thoughts on the importance of professional commitment and work ethics in the entertainment industry.“You cannot say that the producer’s commitment shall not be honoured. Saying ‘I don’t feel like it today’ is not professionally acceptable behaviour,” Irani remarked. She further added that while creativity remains a major focus, the industry should also find new ways to enhance its market value.When asked about the controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone’s reported exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film Spirit and the sequel to Kalki 2989 AD, Irani said, “That’s an individual issue. Many controversies are created just to sell stories. I won’t indulge in that stupidity.”Reflecting on her own career, she shared, “I worked through two pregnancies on this very set with a female producer. I was adamant about ensuring her success because, as an actor, it was my responsibility to keep the ship sailing.”Emphasising accountability, Irani said, “It was my choice to be an actor, a politician, and a mother. If I’ve made these choices, I must be responsible for them. I can’t expect others to adjust their work ethic to suit my decisions. If I don’t show up to work, 120 people lose their pay for the day—it’s unfair to them and their families.”Meanwhile, reports suggest that Alia Bhatt may join Kalki 2989 AD 2, replacing Deepika Padukone, who played Sumathi in the first film.
Deepika Padukone joins Meta AI as its new voice; fans can chat with her in 6 countries
