AI-Generated Deepfake Images Target Belgian Royals and Politicians

Deepfakes of Queen Mathilde and Crown Princess Elisabeth went around Belgian social media, followed by legal action and a removal effort that will take longer than the upload did.

AI-generated fake explicit images of Belgium's Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth, and several politicians were circulated on social media, causing reputational and privacy harm. The incident prompted public outrage, legal action, and efforts to remove the images, highlighting the risks of AI misuse for non-consensual deepfakes.

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