Meta's Oversight Board will examine deepfake video of a UK politician Facebook left online
Meta's Oversight Board is investigating a deepfake video of a UK politician that misrepresents their views on immigration. The video, which was posted on Facebook, features a Labour Party councillor making offensive comments about refugees. The board is inviting public comments on the case to inform potential policy recommendations to Meta.
- ▪The deepfake video allegedly depicts a Scottish Labour Party councillor making incendiary statements about refugees.
- ▪Meta's Oversight Board claims the post did not have AI labels or disclosures despite user complaints.
- ▪The board is now seeking public input on the case, which may influence Meta's policies.
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Big Tech Meta Meta's Oversight Board will examine deepfake video of a UK politician Facebook left online The allegedly AI-generated video depicted the politician making incendiary statements about refugees. By Matt Tate May 21, 2026 11:31 am EST PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock Meta's Oversight Board is investigating an apparently AI-generated video of a British politician that misrepresents their views on issues such as immigration. The board said the video in question was part of an album posted on Facebook in November last year, and features a seemingly deepfaked Labour Party councillor who represents an area in Scotland making sarcastic and offensive comments about refugees and sexual assault.
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