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Vannacci rejects criticism over AI-altered photo as Siracusano condemns its use

Futuro Nazionale leader Roberto Vannacci dismissed Matilde Siracusano’s criticism of a modified photo, while the Forza Italia lawmaker called using a woman’s body for electoral campaigning unacceptable.

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What is happening

Vannacci said on Facebook that Siracusano’s controversy was “sterile and baseless” and predicted a rise in support for Futuro Nazionale. Siracusano said that using a woman’s body for electoral campaigning was unacceptable and criticized Vannacci for publishing the image. Vannacci said he had shared the image from a website; Siracusano replied that this did not change the situation and mentioned possible legal action.

Why is it on the Radar?

The exchange has created a public dispute between the leader of Futuro Nazionale and Siracusano over the use of an AI-generated or modified image in political communication and campaigning.

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