AI-Generated Fake News Channels on YouTube
Update: 2025-12-13
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New report exposes YouTube channels spreading fake, anti-Labour videos, amassing over one billion views, using AI-generated content to exploit political divisions in the UK. Channels target Keir Starmer, making false claims, with many evading removal until The Guardian intervened. Concerns raised over YouTubes content moderation effectiveness. Similar channels found in Europe, primarily driven by opportunistic creators, not foreign political actors. Labour party expresses serious concern, calling for tech companies to address the threat of fake news to democracy. YouTube removes over two million channels for violating community guidelines.
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