Farage says Reform has contacted X 'at highest level' over fake AI ads
Summary
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has asked the social media platform X to remove fake AI-generated ads showing him and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey fighting. These fake ads have been displayed to users in the UK and sometimes link to scam websites promoting fake investment schemes.Key Facts
- Fake AI ads show Nigel Farage and Andrew Bailey arguing or fighting on a set like BBC Question Time.
- Reform UK contacted X's top management to ask for quick removal of the fake ads.
- The Bank of England warns these ads are scams designed to trick the public, especially vulnerable people.
- Some ads appear as videos with fake play buttons but are not real videos.
- The fake ads often link to websites promoting fake AI cryptocurrency trading apps or scams.
- The Bank of England says it does not endorse any financial products or investments shown in the ads.
- Users are urged to report these fake ads to the platform and to Action Fraud, the UK’s fraud reporting service.
- Many fake ads appeared from accounts with X’s Premium verified badge, which Elon Musk has changed as part of addressing bot problems.
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