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Sadiq Khan says fake AI audio of him could have led to 'serious disorder'


London mayor criticises laws around AI-generated misinformation after faked Armistice Day clip

London mayor Sadiq Khan has said faked AI-generated audio of him supposedly making inflammatory remarks before Armistice Day nearly caused serious disorder. One social media user who played an early part in sharing the clip told the BBC he regretted it, saying “I made a big mistake.” Both Armistice Day commemorations and a pro-Palestinian march were held on Saturday, November 11, with the pro-Palestine demonstrators holding their protest hours after the two minutes’ silence.

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