"The video is a fabrication, created without my knowledge or consent, and uses my image and voice without permission. Regardless of my position as an MP, that should be an offence."
"This sort of political disinformation has the potential to seriously distort, disrupt and corrupt our democracy."
"I have reported this matter to the relevant authorities, and I urge anyone who sees the video to report it immediately rather than share it further."
An AI-generated video circulated online appearing to show Conservative MP George Freeman announcing he was joining Reform UK and criticizing the Conservative party. The clip used an AI-rendered image and voice to depict Freeman saying the time for half measures is over and that he was leaving the party. Freeman stated he had no intention of joining Reform or any other party and reported the video to the police. He described the clip as a fabrication created without his knowledge or consent and said such political disinformation can distort and corrupt democracy. He urged people to report the video rather than share it.
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