Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has demanded that X remove AI-generated deepfake advertisements depicting him in violent scenarios with Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey. Both Farage and the Bank of England have warned the public about the rise of these deceptive scams.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the growing threat of AI-generated misinformation in political discourse and the challenges platforms face in moderating sophisticated digital deception.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Liv McMahon Technology reporter Getty Images 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.
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