Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Sues Over Deepfake Porn Videos
Seeking €100,000 in damages, Meloni's case against a father-son duo highlights the growing concern over deepfake misuse.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking €100,000 in damages after deepfake porn videos of her were circulated online.
- The videos, dating back to before Meloni's tenure as Prime Minister, were created by superimposing her face onto adult film actresses.
- A father and son duo are accused of creating and disseminating the videos, facing defamation charges in a landmark civil case.
- Meloni intends to donate any awarded damages to support victims of domestic violence, emphasizing the case's symbolic nature.
- The case highlights a broader issue of deepfake misuse, with a surge in cases affecting celebrities and everyday citizens alike.
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