Italian Politician Sparks AI Scandal With Doctored Photo That 'Undressed' Female Lawmaker

Roberto Vannacci, leader of the far-right Futuro Nazionale party, shared an AI-manipulated image that removed the clothing of his political rival Matilde Siracusano, a parliament member and undersecretary in PM Giorgia Meloni's coalition. Siracusano called it 'disgusting' and threatened legal action; Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation.

• Vannacci used AI to 'undress' lawmaker Matilde Siracusano in a photo from her Instagram
• Siracusano threatens legal action, calling the incident 'disgusting'
• Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation into the image
• The scandal comes months after PM Meloni shared a deepfake nude of herself