Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Defamation Lawsuit Over Deepfake Porn Video
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is suing two men for creating and sharing a deepfake porn video of her online, with a court hearing set for July. The deepfake was made in 2020, before Meloni became Prime Minister. More than 400 AI experts, celebrities, and activists have called for regulations on deepfake technology due to its potential harm to society.
Key Points
- Meloni's lawsuit against two men for creating a deepfake porn video of her.
- Calls for regulations on deepfake technology by over 400 AI experts, celebrities, and activists.
- Increase in falsified sexual content by over 400% and fraud by 3,000% between 2022 and 2023.
Pros
- Meloni taking legal action to protect her reputation and fight against deepfake technology.
- Money won in the lawsuit will be donated to a fund supporting victims of violence.
Cons
- The prevalence of deepfake technology poses a threat to individuals and society, as highlighted by the involvement of sexual images, fraud, and political disinformation.