A recent analysis of 160 deepfake websites has revealed that over 100 politicians across Europe, predominantly women, have been targeted with sexually explicit deepfake content. Researcher Benjamin Shultz found that 138 female members of parliament from 22 EU countries appeared on these sites, compared to only nine male MPs, indicating a significantly higher likelihood of women being targeted. This abuse is seen as part of a broader trend of online intimidation against women and female politicians, potentially discouraging them from public life and causing psychological and reputational damage. AI
IMPACT Highlights the weaponization of AI for political intimidation and harassment, particularly against women, underscoring the need for stronger regulatory and support mechanisms.
RANK_REASON The cluster reports on research findings about the prevalence of deepfake abuse targeting politicians, which falls under commentary on the societal impact of AI rather than a direct release or significant industry event.
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- Agora Digital Transformation
- American Sunlight Project
- Benjamin Shultz
- Europe
- European Union
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Progressive Netherlands
- Sarah Dobbe
- Suzanne Kröger
- Mastodon
- Wired
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