Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has launched a defamation lawsuit against two men who created and shared a deepfake porn video of her. The deepfake was made in 2020 and has caused significant harm. Meloni is also pursuing another defamation claim against a British singer for derogatory remarks.
Key Points
Deepfake technology used to create a porn video of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Meloni pursuing legal action against the creators of the deepfake.
Rise of deepfake technology raises concerns about privacy and misinformation.
Calls for regulations on generative AI technology to combat deepfakes.
Pros
Meloni taking legal action against creators of deepfake porn video to seek justice and prevent further harm.
Meloni plans to donate any damages won to the Solidarity Fund for Victims of Violence.
Cons
The rise of deepfake technology poses a threat to society, including issues of privacy, misinformation, and political disinformation.
Difficulty in regulating and punishing makers of deepfake content.