Stare overshadows Newsnight debate on US-China AI race

A stare stole attention on BBC Newsnight on 18 September. After Matt Chorley asked Ailbhe Rea about Westminster and AI development, former Conservative MP Rory Stewart turned and stared directly at her. The clip went viral, which Rea joked about on X. With Neil Kinnock also on the panel discussing the US-China AI race, manner overshadowed message online.