Deepfakes and politics: what are the regulations like in Italy and Europe? Concerns raised after recent incidents

Monday, Feb 16, 2026

Il Sole 24 Ore

AI manipulation enters political discourse through concrete examples like altered photos and synthetic videos.

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The discussion regarding artificial intelligence in Italy has moved from theoretical discussions to concrete instances. A recent example involves a photograph of an agent injured during a protest in Turin, which was published by the police but had been subtly altered using AI; fact-checking sites identified this manipulation after analyzing video footage of the assault.

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