South Australian MP Says Video Showing Drug Use Is a Deepfake

Former SA Opposition Leader David Speirs claims a video showing him snorting a substance off a plate was faked.

David Speirs has resigned as leader of the Opposition in SA. Courtesy of the SA Liberal Party

Former South Australian (SA) Liberal opposition leader and member for Black, David Speirs, claims he is the victim of an artificial intelligence deepfake after videos surfaced allegedly showing him snorting white powder from a plate.

Speirs quit the leadership a month ago and denies being the person in the video.