YouTube channels spreading fake, anti-Labour videos viewed 1.2bn times in 2025

The Guardian — Artificial IntelligenceSaturday, December 13, 2025 at 5:00:37 PM
YouTube channels spreading fake, anti-Labour videos viewed 1.2bn times in 2025
  • More than 150 anonymous YouTube channels have been identified as spreading fake, anti-Labour videos, accumulating over 1.2 billion views in 2025. These channels utilize inexpensive AI tools to generate misleading content aimed at discrediting Labour leader Keir Starmer and fostering political division in the UK.
  • The proliferation of such disinformation campaigns poses significant challenges for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, as they navigate a landscape increasingly influenced by AI-generated narratives that can distort public perception and undermine political discourse.
  • This situation reflects broader issues of online misinformation and the unique challenges faced by public figures, particularly women in politics, who often encounter heightened scrutiny and abuse. Starmer's comments on the disproportionate criticism faced by women in public life underscore the need for a more equitable and respectful political environment.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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