AI-generated fake news about Coronation Street and Emmerdale causes reputational harm
AI-generated fake news posts appeared on Facebook targeting UK TV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale, including false spoilers and incorrect information about the shows and their actors. The broadcasters issued a joint statement describing the posts as "extremely hurtful and damaging to reputations" and advised fans to follow only genuine news outlets.
What happened
AI-generated Facebook pages posted fake news about Emmerdale and Coronation Street actors and the programmes in general, including fake spoilers and incorrect information.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale bosses described the posts as 'extremely hurtful and damaging to reputations' and advised fans to follow only genuine news outlets and report suspected fake pages.
Reported impact
The AI-generated posts caused reputational harm to both television programmes and their associated actors.
Classification
Sources and evidence
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