The Italian Prime Minister sued the creator of a deepfake pornographic video featuring her likeness, setting a precedent for legal action against AI-generated image abuse.

The claim that the Italian Prime Minister sued the creator of a deepfake pornographic video featuring her likeness is accurate. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is indeed suing two men for creating and distributing deepfake pornographic videos of her, seeking €100,000 in damages. This legal action is significant as it addresses the growing issue of AI-generated image abuse and sets a precedent for similar cases BBC Global News.