Zuckerberg’s ‘Aadhaar Card’ Goes Viral — But It’s Completely Fake
A photo of an Aadhaar card belonging to Mark Zuckerberg recently went viral on the internet, confusing many users at first glance. The card looked authentic — complete with UID markings, formatting, photo, and identifiers.
But the card is entirely FAKE, created using Google’s newly released AI model Gemini Nano Banana Pro, which has gone viral for its advanced image capabilities.
The incident was staged as an experiment to test the model’s safety gaps — and the results were alarming.
Gemini Nano Banana Pro Can Generate Realistic Indian ID Cards
Users across the internet discovered that Gemini Nano Banana Pro is capable of producing:
- Aadhaar cards
- PAN cards
- Other Indian-style official IDs
All with:
- Accurate templates
- Realistic fonts
- Photographs
- Fake personal details
And the model does this without asking any safety questions, warnings, or refusing the request.
The newsroom tested the model with a simple 60–70-word prompt and successfully generated a realistic Aadhaar card for Zuckerberg. The model filled in all details convincingly and replicated the Aadhaar design perfectly.
Watermarks Exist — But Not Enough to Stop Misuse
Google does include:
- A visible Gemini watermark
- An invisible SynthID watermark
However, experts warn:
- These are easy to miss in everyday situations
- A printed or quickly displayed card may appear legitimate
- Many people, including officials, may not detect it
This raises major concerns about identity fraud and AI-generated misinformation.
Big Question: How Did Such a Safety Gap Pass Google’s Checks?
While Gemini often rejects harmless prompts claiming they are “sensitive” or “restricted,” it surprisingly allows the creation of fake government IDs — a far more serious misuse risk.
This inconsistency has triggered debates about:
- AI governance
- Google’s safety testing
- The need for stricter filters
- Potential regulatory oversight
Not the First Time AI Has Created Fake Aadhaar Cards
Google is not alone.
Earlier, ChatGPT’s GPT-4o was also caught generating highly realistic Aadhaar and PAN cards.
But the concern now is larger because:
- Gemini Nano Banana Pro produces images with much higher accuracy,
- Including 4K quality, proper layout, and better photo blending.
The advanced realism amplifies the potential misuse risks — especially in a country like India where Aadhaar is widely used for identity verification, banking, SIM cards, and financial transactions.
The Bigger Picture: AI Identity Fraud Is Becoming Shockingly Easy
The viral “Zuckerberg Aadhaar card” is not just a meme — it’s a warning.
It highlights:
- How dangerous AI misuse can become
- How easily fake identities can be created
- How fraudsters may exploit these systems
- Why AI companies must tighten safety barriers immediately
Governments and regulators are expected to take note as AI-generated ID fraud becomes increasingly accessible to the public.
