- Newsnight presenter Matt Chorley invited panellists to create a viral moment ahead of a broadcast, jokingly asking for a tiff or punch-up at the table.
- Former Conservative MP Rory Stewart inadvertently fulfilled the request when a clip of him dramatically spinning around in his chair to intensely stare at panellist Ailbhe Rea went viral online.
- Presenter Matt Chorley admitted he did not notice Stewart's intense posture during the live show, only realising it had caught public attention when friends and family began messaging him clips.
- During the episode, Stewart raised serious concerns about artificial intelligence, warning that Britain risks becoming dangerously reliant on US and Chinese AI systems.
- Stewart is well-known for generating viral television clips, having previously made headlines in 2019 when he unexpectedly removed his tie during a live Conservative leadership debate.
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