‘I felt disgusted’: MEP speaks out over nude deepfakes and urges EU action

Austrian MEP Lena Schilling has spoken out about her experience of being targeted by nude deepfakes online. She discovered that images of herself, taken from a press conference, had been manipulated to create explicit content without her consent. This incident has led Schilling to label the situation as 'digital violence against women' and a threat to democracy. The EU is being urged to take action to address this issue, which affects one in six female MEPs, highlighting the need for stronger online protections.

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The MEP's experience with deepfakes highlights the need for EU action to protect individuals from digital harm. This issue can have a broader impact on democracy and women's rights.

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