Summary

Belgian social media platforms have been flooded with dozens of AI-generated deepfake videos depicting Princess Elisabeth in various scenarios, including dancing in a prison cell and giving kisses. These videos, which fall under the deepfake category where a celebrity’s face is used in false content, often of an intimate nature, have caused significant public concern in Belgium. The Belgian royal palace has confirmed awareness of the false images and is taking necessary steps to have them removed as quickly as possible. A Facebook profile impersonating the princess with nearly 30,000 followers has been identified as a primary source, publishing numerous images of the Belgian royals in recent weeks. Princess Elisabeth has previously been subjected to similar incidents, including a false image from last year that suggested a romance with Prince George of Liechtenstein, which was later debunked as AI-generated.