Italian PM Giorgia Meloni slams viral fake photo, jokes ‘improved me quite a bit’

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Italian Prime Miner Giorgia Meloni slammed the circulation of a deepfake photo showing her in lingerie. She denounced it as a “political attack”, highlighting the dangers of such pictures generated using artificial intelligence (AI).Italy’s Prime Miner Giorgia Meloni’s tweet calling out a viral deepfake photo has prompted varied responses. (AFP)What did the PM post?Her tweet, when translated, reads, “In these days, several fake photos of me are circulating, generated with artificial intelligence and passed off as genuine some diligent opponent.”Also Read:

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Six arrested after woman found dead in north London August 10, 2026
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London man dies after getting into difficulty in sea August 10, 2026
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From Wendy’s to Yale: Student wins full scholarship worth over $194,500 August 10, 2026
Thalles Winner DeSouza, 23, is heading to Yale University after a difficult journey that began with surviving a shooting in Brazil. After moving to the US, he worked at Wendy’s while studying. His bosses helped fund three years of community college, supporting his education. DeSouza later transferred colleges and earned admission to Yale, where he […]
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Trial by spin with a hint of reverse: Inside India's final net session in Colombo August 10, 2026
In Colombo, Sarfaraz Khan stepped in as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. As the Indian team geared up for the series opener on August 15, the squad undertook a rigorous net practice, strategically adapting to the dry, cracked pitch conditions similar to those typically seen on […]
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'PM Modi or Amit Shah don't have guts': Rahul turns up heat amid Parliament showdown August 10, 2026
Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi reiterated that the Union home minister Amit Shah must make a statement on police action against students protesting against NEET paper leak. The Congress leader said apart from Amit Shah's statement PM Modi should apologise for what happened and he called for an accountablity over the donation theft […]
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Tokyo’s 86-year-old geisha turns to AI and holograms to keep culture alive August 10, 2026
In a remarkable fusion of tradition and innovation, Japan's oldest geisha, Ikuko, incorporates hologram technology to safeguard her art. By utilizing AI, she is able to stage performances as younger versions of herself amid a concerning decline in geisha numbers in Tokyo. Embracing social media for recruitment, Ikuko pushes for collaborative performances and seeks governmental […]
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For India, the Mecca pact is a setback. For China, it's a warning August 10, 2026
A new defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been signed. This agreement is seen as a setback for India's regional interests. China may benefit commercially from increased weapon system access. However, the pact could also reduce US military focus in West Asia. This shift might allow greater US attention on China's growing […]
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Govt says Rahul Gandhi to sit per the table of precedence during Independence Day August 10, 2026
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India diversifies energy sourcing; taps 15 countries for LNG, 41 for crude August 10, 2026
India is expanding its energy import portfolio for both LNG and crude oil, striving to diminish reliance on any singular market or transport path. Additionally, the government is boosting domestic crude oil storage with new infrastructure. These strategies equip India to better handle supply interruptions and market fluctuations, ultimately strengthening the nation's resilience to global […]
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ONGC, Shell Energy India sign MoU to explore deepwater blocks, LNG sourcing opportunities August 10, 2026
ONGC and Shell Energy India have entered into a memorandum of understanding to collaboratively delve into potential joint ventures. Their focus will be on assessing opportunities in deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas exploration, alongside investigating LNG sourcing alternatives to bolster India's economic framework. This strategic partnership is designed to improve energy accessibility while ensuring […]
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Beyond fighter jets: India is building a new family of engines for missiles and drones August 10, 2026
India has successfully developed a 350 kg class expendable turbojet engine for missiles. The nation also demonstrated a 5 kN thrust class rotating detonation engine. This engine technology promises faster and longer-range missile capabilities. These advancements position India among select nations with advanced propulsion systems. Future applications include drones and launch vehicle upper stages.
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