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Man used AI to make false statements to shut down London nightclub, police say
UK NewsTechnologyMusic•April 16, 2026 at 5:47 PMNational

Man used AI to make false statements to shut down London nightclub, police say

By Helena Horton and Rob Davies•The Guardian - UK News

Heaven club neighbour admits offences under Licensing Act, as Met says fictitious AI-generated complaints a growing issue A businessman has pleaded guilty to making false statements in order to shut down a nightclub, which police believe were generated using AI.A Metropolitan police source said the use of AI to generate letters by complainants who do not exist is a growing issue. Continue reading...

Heaven club neighbour admits offences under Licensing Act, as Met says fictitious AI-generated complaints a growing issue

A businessman has pleaded guilty to making false statements in order to shut down a nightclub, which police believe were generated using AI.

A Metropolitan police source said the use of AI to generate letters by complainants who do not exist is a growing issue.

Continue reading...