Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry
Summary
An Italian website called Phica, which shared altered images of women, including politicians and well-known figures, has shut down following public backlash and political pressure. The site was criticized by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other politicians, leading to calls for stricter laws against such platforms. An investigation by Italy's Postal Police is underway to look into the activities of the website.Key Facts
- Phica was an image-sharing website that altered and shared images of women with offensive commentary.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly condemned the site.
- The site has now closed, citing "toxic behavior" as a reason.
- An investigation by the Italian Postal Police is ongoing.
- The site had about 700,000 users and was active for two decades.
- Another group sharing non-consensual photos, Mia Moglie, was shut down by Meta for policy violations.
- A petition to close Phica gathered nearly 170,000 signatures.
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