MEP Lena Schilling and other MEPs reportedly targeted by nude deepfakes
Green MEP Lena Schilling and at least 49 other Members of the European Parliament (46 women and four men) were reportedly targeted by nude deepfake images. Schilling described the incident as "unacceptable," a "threat to democracy," and a form of "unseen" humiliation, warning it could deter young women from entering politics.
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According to a report by Agora Digital Transformation, at least 50 MEPs, comprising 46 women and four men, have been affected by deepfake pornography. Green MEP Lena Schilling described finding nude deepfake images of herself and several other MEPs as an "immense shock" and "unacceptable." She stated that the creators attempted to take away her "dignity" and called the incident a "threat to democracy" and a form of "unseen" humiliation. Schilling warned that such incidents could deter young women from entering politics and is advocating for a ban on AI nudifier apps.