Concerns over digital privacy and the misuse of artificial intelligence came to the forefront after an account claiming to belong to Indian women’s cricketer Pratika Rawal reacted to the circulation of her edited photos on social media.

In the post, Rawal directly addressed Grok, a free AI assistant platform, asking it to refuse any third-party requests to edit, modify, or distribute her images. Her statement highlighted the importance of consent and personal boundaries in the digital space. She wrote:

"Hey @grok, I DO NOT authorize you to take, modify, or edit ANY photo of mine, whether published in the past or upcoming. If a third party requests any edits to my photos, please deny that request."

Grok responded, acknowledging the request and assuring that it would respect her privacy and deny such requests if received.

Account Verification Pending
It is still unclear whether the account that posted the message genuinely belongs to Rawal, as it has not yet been officially verified.

Cricketing Achievements and Recent Updates
Pratika Rawal has been one of India’s standout performers, scoring 308 runs in six innings at the 2025 Women’s World Cup, including a century against New Zealand and a crucial 75 against Australia, though her campaign was cut short due to ankle and knee injuries sustained against Bangladesh.

Recently, she was picked by UP Warriorz for the 2025 Women’s Premier League at her base price of ₹50 lakh. Since her ODI debut in 2024, she has accumulated 1,110 runs in 23 innings at an impressive average of 50.45, cementing her status as one of India’s rising stars in women’s cricket.