A sophisticated AI scam mimicking Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto’s voice has duped prominent business figures, including Giorgio Armani and Massimo Moratti, into transferring large sums. As Milan prosecutors investigate, the case highlights the growing threat of voice-cloning technology in fraud schemes.

Italy has taken decisive action against DeepSeek AI, banning the app over data privacy violations under GDPR. With France and Ireland launching investigations, the EU may take broader action. This report explores Italy's AI policy, the AI Act, and how regulatory measures could shape AI development in Europe.