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AI Anti-Immigration Videos Spark Meta Probe, Mayor Warns

5/15/2026

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Operators in Sri Lanka and other sites have produced anti-immigration videos that have drawn one million views.
Facebook and Instagram accounts “Great British People,” post AI-generated anti-immigration content, prompting Meta to investigate.
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says the videos deter visitors and investors and urges platforms to label AI content.
Experts cite possible involvement of state actors such as Russia and Iran and influencers across India, Pakistan and Singapore.

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Operators in Sri Lanka and other sites have produced anti-immigration videos that have drawn one million views.
Facebook and Instagram accounts “Great British People,” post AI-generated anti-immigration content, prompting Meta to investigate.
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says the videos deter visitors and investors and urges platforms to label AI content.
Experts cite possible involvement of state actors such as Russia and Iran and influencers across India, Pakistan and Singapore.