Graham Norton v Meta, and the age of unavoidable online deception

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