Italian PM Meloni Seeks Justice Against Deepfakes

July 3, 2024

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has taken legal action against two men accused of uploading manipulated videos, known as deepfakes, to an American website. The lawsuit aims to send a strong message against the misuse of technology and encourage other victims to come forward. Deepfakes are digitally altered images or videos where a person’s face is superimposed onto another body, raising concerns over their potential for political disinformation and online sexual harassment.