AI rapper Danny Bones used by Advance UK in byelection campaign
The Node Project created an AI-generated rapper named Danny Bones who produces white-nationalist music targeting Muslims. Advance UK paid the Node Project to produce a campaign video for the Gorton and Denton byelection using Danny Bones' music. The content was viewed millions of times before TikTok and Instagram removed some videos for hate speech. The Electoral Commission is investigating.
- Date it happened
- 2026-02-01
- Organisation involved
- Node Project
- Product, system or model
- Danny Bones
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