Farage says Reform has contacted X over fake AI video ads
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has demanded that X remove AI-generated advertisements depicting him in a physical altercation with Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey. Both parties have condemned the deceptive content as a form of digital exploitation.
Why it matters
The rise of realistic AI-generated deepfakes in political advertising poses significant challenges for platform moderation and public trust in digital media.
Image source, Getty Images By Liv McMahon Technology reporter Published 9 June 2026 Reform leader Nigel Farage has called on X to act over a series of fake, AI-generated adverts which depict him fighting Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey.
The article reports on the controversy by quoting both the affected politician and the Bank of England, maintaining neutrality.
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