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Conservative MP Reports AI-Generated Deepfake Video to Police Amid Political Disinformation Concerns

Conservative MP George Freeman has reported an AI-generated deepfake video to police that falsely depicts him announcing his defection to Reform UK. The Mid Norfolk MP denounced the fabricated content as a “dangerous development” that could seriously corrupt democratic processes. Authorities are investigating the incident as political disinformation concerns grow.

MP Reports Fabricated Defection Video

Conservative Member of Parliament George Freeman has reported what he describes as an “AI-generated deepfake” video to police, according to reports. The fabricated content falsely shows the Mid Norfolk MP announcing his defection from the Conservative Party to Reform UK.

by Priya Kapoor
GovernmentPolicy

UK Government Releases Witness Statements in Dropped China Espionage Case

The UK government has published key witness statements from the collapsed China spy case, revealing assessments of Beijing’s “highly capable” intelligence operations. Documents show both Conservative and Labour administrations maintained commitment to positive economic relations with China despite security concerns.

Security Assessments and Economic Priorities in Dropped Spy Case

The UK government has released witness statements from the collapsed espionage case involving two men accused of spying for China, revealing contrasting assessments of Beijing’s intelligence capabilities alongside continued economic engagement policies. According to the published documents, sources described Beijing’s spy agency as “highly capable” and indicated it can “conduct large-scale espionage operations against the United Kingdom.”

by Samuel Kim