Graham Norton is best known for conjuring up a warm and convivial vibe as he welcomes a parade of A-list talent to his BBC chat show.

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Lately, however, the acclaimed entertainer has confessed to feelings of “very significant alarm, distress and anxiety”.

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The source of his anguish? A social media account seemingly dedicated to spreading false information about him, one that Norton is currently seeking to uncover.

Following a recent victory against Meta in a Californian court, Norton can now proceed with his investigation, though it’s unlikely to be an easy task.

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His is not the only well-known face being used as an avatar for disinformation, especially as artificial intelligence continues to evolve by the second. 

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Just last week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin issued a warning to the public about an AI-generated video of him purporting to promote a financial scam.

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So, can we trust what we see online anymore? Or is the ‘fake news’ genie out of the bottle?

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On this episode, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent technology editor Adrian Weckler, and by Irish Independent senior business journalist John Mulligan, to look at Graham Norton’s case and an increasingly deceptive digital landscape.

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The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

Graham Norton is best known for conjuring up a warm and convivial vibe as he welcomes a parade of A-list talent to his BBC chat show.
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Lately, however, the acclaimed entertainer has confessed to feelings of “very significant alarm, distress and anxiety”.
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The source of his anguish? A social media account seemingly dedicated to spreading false information about him, one that Norton is currently seeking to uncover.
Following a recent victory against Meta in a Californian court, Norton can now proceed with his investigation, though it’s unlikely to be an easy task.
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His is not the only well-known face being used as an avatar for disinformation, especially as artificial intelligence continues to evolve by the second.&nbsp;
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Just last week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin issued a warning to the public about an AI-generated video of him purporting to promote a financial scam.
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So, can we trust what we see online anymore? Or is the ‘fake news’ genie out of the bottle?
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On this episode, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent technology editor Adrian Weckler, and by Irish Independent senior business journalist John Mulligan, to look at Graham Norton’s case and an increasingly deceptive digital landscape.
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Graham Norton v Meta, and the age of unavoidable online deception 

This week one of the states most notorious sex offenders Bill Kenneally died in prison. Back in March 2024, The Indo Daily published an episode speaking to Colin Power, a survivor of Kenneally’s abuse. He described to Fionnán Sheahan how one of Ireland’s most infamous paedophiles refused to accept he ruined the lives of his victims. The following podcast does not reference Kenneally's death this week.

*A warning, today's episode contains details of child sexual abuse which listeners may find upsetting*

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This week one of the states most notorious sex offenders Bill Kenneally died in prison. Back in March 2024, The Indo Daily published an episode speaking to Colin Power, a survivor of Kenneally’s abuse. He described to Fionnán Sheahan how one of Ireland’s most infamous paedophiles refused to accept he ruined the lives of his victims. The following podcast does not reference Kenneally's death this week.
*A warning, today's episode contains details of child sexual abuse which listeners may find upsetting*
We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

Revisited: The horrific crimes of notorious paedophile Bill Kenneally 

Activist Ali Hewson is among several Killiney residents objecting to plans for a new luxury apartment complex near her home.

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The wife of U2’s Bono says the development “goes against the natural character” of the affluent south Dublin suburb.

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But Hewson is far from the first high-profile figure to weigh in on what gets built nearby.

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From celebrities to senior politicians, planning objections can quickly become contentious.

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So where do we draw the line between legitimate local concerns and the urgent need for housing?

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On today’s The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Irish Independent multimedia reporter Darragh Nolan to examine the planning battles that made headlines and who gets a say in what is built.

Activist Ali Hewson is among several Killiney residents objecting to plans for a new luxury apartment complex near her home.
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The wife of U2’s Bono says the development “goes against the natural character” of the affluent south Dublin suburb.
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But Hewson is far from the first high-profile figure to weigh in on what gets built nearby.
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From celebrities to senior politicians, planning objections can quickly become contentious.
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So where do we draw the line between legitimate local concerns and the urgent need for housing?
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On today’s The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Irish Independent multimedia reporter Darragh Nolan to examine the planning battles that made headlines and who gets a say in what is built.

Ali Hewson, Pat Kenny and Ireland's other celebrity planning objectors

As Kinahan cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern was led away from the Special Criminal Court last week to begin a 24-year prison sentence, he took the time to wink in the direction of his watching relatives.




An act of defiance in the face of a crushing defeat, or a simple personal gesture?




In any event, the drugs empire that McGovern worked for is falling down, one foundation at a time.




At the top of this decaying tower sitsDaniel Kinahan, currently in police custody in Dubai. The clock has been ticking for quite some time, but finally it seems like a day of reckoning is now dawning.




But what of those left behind in the sunshine of Dubai and the shadow of Daniel Kinahan – particularly the wives and girlfriends?




And what kind of conditions should Kinahan expect to experience should he wind up serving a lengthy prison sentence in Ireland?




On this episode of The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Sunday Independent senior journalist Maeve Sheehan, Financial Times investigative reporter Miles Johnson and former prison officer David McDonald as they look to the future of a notorious outfit that may soon be consigned to the past.




The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics polices at independent.ie/ourjournalism

As Kinahan cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern was led away from the Special Criminal&nbsp;Court last week to begin a 24-year prison sentence,&nbsp;he took the time to wink in the direction of his&nbsp;watching&nbsp;relatives.
 
An act of defiance in the face of a crushing defeat, or a simple personal gesture?
 
In any event, the drugs empire that McGovern&nbsp;worked for&nbsp;is falling down, one foundation at a time.
 
At the top of this decaying tower sits Daniel&nbsp;Kinahan, currently in&nbsp;police&nbsp;custody in Dubai.&nbsp;The clock has been ticking for quite some time,&nbsp;but finally it seems like a day of reckoning is now dawning.
 
But what of those left behind in the sunshine of Dubai and the shadow of Daniel Kinahan&nbsp;– particularly&nbsp;the wives and girlfriends?
 
And&nbsp;what&nbsp;kind of conditions should&nbsp;Kinahan&nbsp;expect&nbsp;to experience&nbsp;should he&nbsp;wind up serving a lengthy prison sentence&nbsp;in Ireland?
 
On this episode of&nbsp;The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is&nbsp;joined by&nbsp;Sunday Independent&nbsp;senior journalist Maeve Sheehan,&nbsp;Financial Times&nbsp;investigative reporter Miles Johnson&nbsp;and former prison officer David McDonald&nbsp;as they&nbsp;look to the future of a notorious outfit that may soon be consigned to the past.
 
The Indo Daily&nbsp;is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics polices at&nbsp;<a href="https://independent.ie/ourjournalism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://independent.ie/ourjournalism">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>

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