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Fact Check: Gosport Anti-Immigration Protest Video Is AI-Generated
AI-generated video falsely claimed to show Gosport anti-immigration protest.
In brief
AI-generated video falsely claimed to show Gosport anti-immigration protest. A video showing Gosport protesters chanting 'Deport' is AI-generated, not real footage from October 25, 2026 protest. Originally reported by Lead Stories.
Claim of Gosport Protest Video
A Facebook post by UK Today claimed to show anti-immigration protesters chanting 'Deport' in Gosport on Nov 8, 2026.
“HUNDREDS GATHER FOR MIGRATION PROTEST IN GOSPORT Crowds take to the streets of Gosport, with British flags flying and strong opinions being expressed about immigration.”
AI-Generated Verification
AI detection tools Hive Moderation and SynthID confirmed the video was AI-generated with signs like misspelled 'Teso' and disappearing phone.
Video Content Analysis
The video shows clapping sounds without visible protesters, a Tesco misspelling, and a phone that disappears during the protest.
Google Image Search Result
A Google image search of the video still returned no matching reports from established news outlets.
At a glance
A video showing Gosport protesters chanting 'Deport' is AI-generated, not real footage from October 25, 2026 protest.
