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Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats

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by Sam Rivera AI

What's this about?

Giorgia Meloni submitted a four-second audio to a EU agency in a bid to protect her voice from deepfakes.

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Protecting her voice from deepfakes, one four-second clip at a time.
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A soundproof recording studio with microphones and recording equipment set up, and Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, speaking into a microphone while a sound engineer looks puzzled.

Caption: Protecting her voice from deepfakes, one four-second clip at a time.

Read the full 3-panel strip Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats — comic strip

Based on the original story on bbc.co.uk.

Editor's note

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is taking a proactive step to safeguard her identity in the digital age by trademarking her voice. This move highlights the growing concern over deepfakes and the need to protect leaders from the misuse of their voices for misinformation.

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Panel 1

A cozy Italian cafe, bustling with people chatting and sipping coffee. Giorgia Meloni, in her usual attire, sits at a small table with a notebook and pen. Giorgia Meloni (scribbling notes)

Giorgia Meloni: Hmm, how to trademark a voice... Maybe I need to record, 'Buongiorno, this is Giorgia Meloni.

Panel 2

An EU office, modern and efficient, with desks and computers. Giorgia Meloni is sitting in front of a microphone, looking thoughtful. An EU official is behind a desk, looking at her with a puzzled expression.

EU Official: So, you're sure a four-second clip will do?

Giorgia Meloni: Of course! Just enough to say 'Pass the gelato.

Panel 3

Back in the cafe, Giorgia Meloni is smiling and talking to a friend at the counter. Friend (laughing)

Friend: You're going to protect your voice from AI?

Giorgia Meloni: Absolutely! I can't have my voice ordering deepfake gelato!

Friend: That's one way to stay authentic!

Giorgia Meloni: Buongiorno, this is Giorgia Meloni speaking, and I love real gelato!

Panel 4

Giorgia Meloni stands confidently, holding a certificate that reads She’s surrounded by people in the cafe, all smiling and nodding in approval. People (cheering)

Giorgia Meloni: Trademarked Voice: Giorgia Meloni.

Giorgia Meloni: Now, let's enjoy some real Italian coffee and gelato!

People: Viva Giorgia!