Indian actress, 25, found dead after crying live with fans

The film crew was surprised when Akanksha Dubey failed to show up during the shooting of some scenes. With a master key, they unlocked the door to their hotel room in Varanasi. They found the lifeless actress, hanging from a ceiling fan by her neck.

The tragedy that occurred on March 26 shook Bollywood, the popular Indian film industry. An artist on the rise, he had 2 million Instagram followers and had a full work schedule.

Just on a social network he was seen alive for the last time. In one broadcast, Akanksha Dubey looked upset and even cried when he interacted with some admirers.

Friends said the young artist showed no signs of depression or indicated a suicidal tendency. It seems that she was more authentic with fans on the internet, where she allowed herself to show frailty and negative feelings.

Investigated by the police as a possible suicide, the death of the actress generates a relevant global discussion at a time when the government and the Brazilian authorities are working to define the regulation of digital platforms.

Could Akanksha Dubey’s death have been avoided if there had been an alert on the social network when he had noticed – for example by artificial intelligence – the altered emotional state in the live? Should users who have noticed deep sadness have done something to save it?

Just as, decades ago, there were strong questions about the impact of television on people’s mental health, now we have to discuss the influence of social networks and the responsibility of technology companies present in the virtual life of all of us.

People have already killed themselves live in lives. Others were in a clear crisis before collapsing, like the Indian actress. Something has to be done. Social networks are concerned with human life and must do their part to preserve it.

In urgent cases, the CVV offers emotional help and suicide prevention. The call is free: dial 188. People with mental illness should contact a psychiatrist or psychologist for an evaluation and possible treatment.

Source: Terra