🇮🇹 Giorgia Meloni
Italian far right leader slammed after using AI to digitally strip female MP and Meloni ally
What happened
Roberto Vannacci, founder of Futuro Nazionale, shared a doctored image of Matilde Siracusano, a Forza Italia MP and undersecretary in Giorgia Meloni's government, on Facebook. The image used AI to remove Siracusano's white top, leaving her seemingly bare-chested underneath. Vannacci shared the post to urge supporters to vote in a by-election. Siracusano and her husband condemned the post, with Siracusano stating Vannacci had "crossed every line".
Why it matters
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from across the Italian political spectrum, with the post being described as "vulgar and unacceptable" by the foreign minister. The incident has also raised concerns about the use of AI in politics. The incident has drawn attention to Vannacci's previous criticism-worthy comments.
Key facts
- Roberto Vannacci is the founder of Futuro Nazionale
- Matilde Siracusano is a Forza Italia MP and undersecretary in Giorgia Meloni's government
- Antonio Tajani called the post "vulgar and unacceptable"
- Roberto Vannacci has previously made criticism-worthy comments about Black people
- Giorgia Meloni has not commented on the scandal.
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