TV star’s AI porn allegations spark national debate in Germany

The Guardian - World News Social JusticeNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Kate Connolly in BerlinMarch 30, 2026 at 06:12 PM
TV star’s AI porn allegations spark national debate in Germany
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A German TV star, Collien Fernandes, has accused her ex-husband, Christian Ulmen, of creating and distributing AI-generated pornographic images of her, sparking a national debate in Germany about digital violence against women. Ulmen denies the allegations. The controversy has fueled protests and calls for the German government to strengthen laws against non-consensual deepfakes and other forms of online sexual violence. A group of 250 prominent women have issued demands for clearer criminalization and easier reporting mechanisms. Recent demonstrations in Berlin, with over 10,000 participants, highlight the growing public concern and pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government to address the legal loopholes surrounding digital violence.

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The justice minister is drafting a bill to criminalize the creation of pornographic deepfake images.

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More than 10,000 protesters gathered at the Brandenburg Gate to call for an end to violence against women.

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A group of 250 women published 10 demands to criminalize the production and distribution of non-consensual sexualized deepfakes.

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Christian Ulmen has denied the allegations.

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Collien Fernandes accused her former husband of sharing sexually explicit deepfake images of her.

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collien fernandes 100% digital violence against women 90% ai porn 90% deepfakes 80% christian ulmen 70% non-consensual sexualized deepfakes 70% sexual violence 60% protests 60% legal loopholes 60% german law 50%

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