Portugal
Roberta Metsola promises to reply to Members' Deepfakes
Publication: Observador - Últimas
Author: Agência Lusa
Source published: 05/10/2026, 19:07:24 UTC
Briefing created: 14/10/2026, 15:31:09 UTC
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Briefings
The European Parliament President announced the use of all available means to combat deepfakes, following reports that 60 female deputies were targeted by AI-generated pornographic images. This response was issued on October 5, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to protect democratic institutions from digital manipulation.
Key points
- The European Parliament President stated the institution will employ all available measures to fight deepfakes.
- Sixty female deputies were the targets of AI-generated pornographic images on pornography websites.
Context and limitations
Data covers only the European Parliament's response; specific details on the deepfake creation process or the full scope of the attack remain unverified.
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