AI-Generated Deepfake Pornography Case Involving Italian Prime Minister

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking damages over AI-generated deepfake pornography depicting her. She is requesting €100,000 in damages to be donated to a charity for women who are victims of male violence. The deepfake videos were created by a father and son in Sardinia and were viewed millions of times on a U.S. porn website. The case is set to be heard in court in Sassari, Italy.

Key Points

  • Giorgia Meloni seeking €100,000 in damages to be donated to a charity for victims of male violence
  • Father and son from Sardinia accused of creating and distributing deepfake pornography depicting Meloni
  • Deepfake videos viewed millions of times on a U.S. porn website
  • The case is set to be heard in court in Sassari, Italy
  • Awareness raised about the prevalence and dangers of deepfake technology

Pros

  • Giorgia Meloni seeking damages to be donated to charity for victims of violence
  • Raising awareness about the issue of deepfake pornography and its implications

Cons

  • Violation of privacy and dignity of Giorgia Meloni
  • Potential negative impact on victims of similar abuse