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Iran used AI to spread anti-Israel, US disinformation

Published Monday, October 12, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • OpenAI confirmed that Iran used artificial intelligence to generate social media comments, create at least seven fake journalist personas, and pitch long-form articles to global media outlets as part of a covert influence operation.

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  • The Jerusalem Post

    The article emphasizes OpenAI's findings regarding Iran's use of AI to spread disinformation, particularly focusing on anti-Israel and anti-US narratives and the success of the campaign in placing content in mainstream media outlets.

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