AI 'deepfake' calls for Question Time 'Climate Showdown' election special

James Murray
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The Climate Science Breakthrough spoof video imagines a climate debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak
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The Climate Science Breakthrough spoof video imagines a climate debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak

Satirical video released as separate poll shows eight out of 10 voters are concerned about climate issues and campaigners accuse politicians of going 'AWOL on the environment'

A new campaign is calling on the BBC to host a Leaders Debate dedicated to quizzing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Opposition Leader Keir Starmer on climate issues, backed by an online 'deepfake' video...

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