World Leaders Implement AI Deepfake Protections Amid Rising Concerns

• •46 female EU lawmakers targeted by AI-generated deepfake pornography.
• •Italy's PM Meloni seeks to trademark her voice against AI manipulation.
• •Mexico's Senate passes a reform to penalize fake videos of officials.

Global leaders are taking measures to combat AI-generated deepfakes, particularly targeting the misuse of their images and voices. An investigation revealed that 46 female members of the European Parliament have been victims of hyperrealistic, non-consensual deepfake pornography. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola emphasized the need for effective enforcement of new EU regulations against such content. In Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice to prevent AI manipulation. Meanwhile, Mexico's Senate has approved a reform to penalize the use of fake videos of government officials, though it faces criticism for potential censorship. The proposed 'anti-meme law' aims to protect officials from fraudulent AI-generated content, but its implications for satire and parody are contentious.