After the viral trend of Ghibli-style AI images, people are now using AI apps like ChatGPT to create fake Aadhaar and PAN cards. These fake cards look so real that it’s becoming hard to tell the difference.
🤖 Famous People Getting Fake Cards Too!
On social media, people have shared fake PAN cards made using AI for big names like:
- Sam Altman – CEO of OpenAI
- Elon Musk – CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
- Even Aryabhata, the ancient Indian mathematician!
These fake cards look just like real Aadhaar and PAN cards, which is worrying. While many are doing it for fun, experts say this is a serious misuse of AI.
📰 What Reports Say
According to a report by Economic Times, ChatGPT is being used to create Aadhaar card-like images. These AI-generated cards look very real, but if you look closely, you’ll see mistakes in text and numbers. Still, many people might get fooled.
AI’s ability to make such fake documents has raised concerns about security risks and the need for strict AI rules.
One social media user, Yashwant Sai Palaghat, said,
“ChatGPT is quickly making fake Aadhaar and PAN cards. This is a serious security risk. There should be limits on AI usage.”
🛡️ How to Identify Real vs Fake Aadhaar and PAN Cards
✅ Real Aadhaar Card Features:
- Issued by UIDAI (Government of India)
- Has a 12-digit Aadhaar number
- Contains: Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Photo, Fingerprints, and Address
- Has a QR code with encrypted data
- Only certified scanners can read this QR code
✅ Real PAN Card Features:
- Issued by Income Tax Department of India
- Has a 10-character alphanumeric PAN number (like ABZPL1234K)
- Contains: Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Signature, Photo
- Also has a QR code for verification
🔍 How to Verify:
- Use official websites like https://uidai.gov.in (for Aadhaar)
- Or https://www.incometax.gov.in (for PAN)
- Scan the QR code using official or government-approved apps to confirm if the card is real
⚠️ Final Thoughts
While AI can do amazing things, creating fake identity documents is illegal and dangerous. It’s important for everyone to be aware of these tricks and verify documents properly.
Governments and tech companies may need to set stricter rules on how AI tools are used in the future.
