🇮🇹 Giorgia Meloni
Italys Meloni seeks voice copyright over deepfake concerns
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has taken steps to protect herself from deepfakes.
What happened
Giorgia Meloni has registered a recording of her voice with the EU's Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to protect herself from deepfakes. The recording features her repeating the phrase "Io sono Giorgia" or "I am Giorgia". It is believed to be related to her best-known speech in 2021. She has previously been a victim of AI-generated fake imagery.
Why it matters
The move is significant in the context of an upcoming general election in Italy, where concerns about deepfakes and AI manipulation have been raised. The use of deepfakes could potentially sway the outcome of the vote.
Key facts
- Giorgia Meloni has been the victim of AI-generated fake imagery since being elected in 2022.
- The recording features her repeating the phrase "Io sono Giorgia" or "I am Giorgia".
- The EU's Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is examining Meloni's application to register her voice.
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