Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni commented on a deepfake in which her face was used in an intimate image, highlighting the dangers of such AI forgeries and urging to verify information before trusting or sharing it.
The fake image was accompanied by offensive captions; however, it is noted that the only authentic part is Meloni's face - the rest was created using artificial intelligence.
The Prime Minister reacted to the situation with irony, publishing the content herself and emphasizing that it is a forgery and an example of political disinformation. She noted that such technologies can mislead people and be used for manipulation.
Meloni also urged to approach information on the internet critically and to "verify before believing and sharing."
Italy had previously become the first EU country to adopt comprehensive regulations in the field of artificial intelligence. In other European countries, similar regulations are also under discussion, with experts emphasizing the need for a balance between AI regulation and the protection of freedom of speech.
