A deepfake audio clip falsely portrayed UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer abusing staff, illustrating how AI-generated content can be weaponized for political narratives.

The claim that a deepfake audio clip falsely portrayed UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer abusing staff is accurate. The audio, which circulated widely on social media, was identified as AI-generated by both private-sector and British government analyses, highlighting the potential for AI-generated content to be weaponized in political narratives. This incident underscores the growing concern over deepfakes in politics, as they pose significant risks to democratic processes by spreading misinformation Wired Sky News.