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Italian MP Siracusano to sue Vannacci over AI-manipulated photo
Original: ANSA English: Siracusano to sue Vannacci over AI-manipulated revealing photo. “Relations with Parliament Undersecretary
Matilde Siracusano, undersecretary with responsibility for relations with parliament, says she will take legal action against Roberto Vannacci, the general turned politician, over an AI-manipulated image depicting her in a revealing way. The case has drawn attention in Italy as another flashpoint in the feud between the two, and as an example of the harm caused by deepfake imagery targeting women in politics.
Why now: The use of AI-generated imagery against a serving politician raises fresh concerns about deepfakes and abuse of women in politics.
Matilde SiracusanoRoberto Vannacci
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- ANSA English: Siracusano to sue Vannacci over AI-manipulated revealing photo. “Relations with Parliament Undersecretary Matilde Siracusano said Monday that she intends to take legal action against general-turned-politician Roberto Vannacci over an AI-manipulated image of her… · researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com · 2
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