European Parliament members targeted by deepfake pornography

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A study by the German civil society organization Agora Digitale Transformation has revealed that approximately 50 to 60 members of the European Parliament have been targeted by deepfake pornographic content. The findings indicate that 46 of the victims are women, meaning nearly one in six female MEPs has been affected by the non-consensual use of generative AI to create sexually explicit imagery.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola condemned the attacks, describing the digital violence as “intolerable and deplorable” and an attempt to target elected representatives. The phenomenon is viewed by researchers as a new technological tool for the long-standing issue of violence against women.

In response, the European Union is set to implement a ban on AI “nudifier” apps starting December 2. Additionally, authorities are investigating the potential use of the Grok tool on the X social media platform for similar purposes. A cross-party group of 119 MEPs has formally requested EU leadership to ensure the effective enforcement of the upcoming ban and to expedite the investigation into Grok.

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Agora Digitale Transformation · European Commission · European Parliament · Giorgia Meloni · Lena Schilling · Roberta Metsola

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[● 14 SOURCES] Approximately 50 to 60 members of the European Parliament have been targeted by deepfake pornographic content. www.dimokratia.gr · www.in.gr · cronicadecantabria.com · www.24ur.com · siol.net · +9 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Of the targeted MEPs, 46 are women, meaning nearly one in six female MEPs has been affected. www.dimokratia.gr · www.in.gr · www.24ur.com · siol.net · www.mesazhi.com · +7 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The EU is investigating the use of the Grok tool on the X social media platform for similar purposes. www.dimokratia.gr · www.in.gr · brusselssignal.eu · www.parapolitika.gr
[● 9 SOURCES] The EU will implement a ban on AI nudifier apps starting December 2. www.dimokratia.gr · www.in.gr · cronicadecantabria.com · www.24ur.com · siol.net · +4 more
[● 5 SOURCES] A group of 119 MEPs sent a letter to EU leadership requesting effective enforcement of the ban and completion of the Grok investigation. www.dimokratia.gr · www.in.gr · www.parapolitika.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · www.kosmo.at
[● 4 SOURCES] The use of deepfake pornography against politicians is an intolerable attempt to attack elected representatives. cronicadecantabria.com · www.24ur.com · siol.net · brusselssignal.eu