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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

'Sick and Grotesque': AI Video of Jeremy Clarkson and PM Keir Starmer in Physical Fight Goes Viral

A nine-second deepfake shows Clarkson violently ejecting Starmer from his pub, culminating in a fake knockout punch. (Credit: X / ClarksonsFarm @ClarksonsFarm1 Fan account)

A shocking AI-generated video showing Jeremy Clarkson in a physical altercation with Prime Minister Keir Starmer has surfaced online this week, sparking widespread outrage across social media.

The digitally altered footage, which depicts the TV presenter punching the PM, has been branded 'sick and grotesque' by viewers concerned about the rise of convincing deepfakes. This viral clip has intensified the urgent debate over how synthetic media is used to spread misinformation and target public figures.

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