Topic Lifecycle: Dormant

This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Monday 5 October 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

Coverage trend (last 30 days)

How much coverage this topic got from each channel over the past month.

On screen

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BBC One, BBC News at One including, 25 September 2026
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 30 September 2026
BBC One, BBC News at One including, 5 October 2026

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Updated Monday 5 October 2026

Dormant

AI-generated fake veteran videos used to sell Chinese-made goods

Social media accounts use AI-generated fake injured veterans to sell memorabilia that is actually made in China, with one buyer losing £155 and TikTok removing content.

1 channel

Updated Wednesday 30 September 2026

Dormant

National Trading Standards launches AI scam watch list as deepfake fraud fears grow

National Trading Standards has launched an AI scam watch list as new figures show 79% of UK adults fear a friend or relative could fall victim to an AI-enabled scam.

1 channel

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Timeline

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Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Monday 5 October 2026 —— 3m 7s 3.2% —————
Wednesday 30 September 2026 —————— 4m 31s 5.1% —
Friday 25 September 2026 —— 3m 3s 3.1% —————