Sexually Explicit Deepfake Sites Target 100-Plus Politicians in Europe

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What happened

An analysis of 160 deepfake websites reveals politicians in 22 countries appear on them.

Nearly all of them are women.

Key facts

  • An analysis of 160 deepfake websites reveals politicians in 22 countries appear on them.
  • Reported by WIRED and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 UTC.

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