Giorgia Meloni defends herself against deepfakes.Image: keystone
May 6, 2026, 9:27 amMay 6, 2026, 9:27 am
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni goes on the offensive against AI-generated photos of her and calls for responsible behavior.
The politician writes on
She approaches the fake with humor: “I have to acknowledge that whoever created it, at least in the attached case, actually improved me significantly,” she writes. “But the fact remains that everything is now being used just to attack and invent falsehoods.”
With this post on X, Meloni defends herself against deepfakes. screenshot: x
But it’s not just about them, says Meloni. «Deepfakes are a dangerous instrument because they can deceive, manipulate and affect anyone. I can defend myself. Many others don’t.”
That’s why one rule should always apply: “First check, then believe, and first believe, then share.” What happened to her today could happen to anyone tomorrow. Meloni’s reaction to the deepfakes caused a stir and thousands of shares. (sda/dpa)