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Israel spent $50M on AI-driven campaign to sway US public opinion

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The Wall Street Journal reported on an Israeli government-funded operation costing $50 million to influence American public opinion. This campaign utilizes artificial intelligence to send millions of text messages to US citizens, posing as individuals or groups like "Friends for Peace." The messages often inquire about the impact of peace talks between the US and Iran on global security, and are reportedly managed by a firm associated with a former Trump adviser. AI

IMPACT Highlights the use of AI in sophisticated, large-scale influence operations, raising concerns about its role in shaping public discourse and international relations.

RANK_REASON Significant foreign influence operation using AI, detailed in a major publication. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Israel spent $50M on AI-driven campaign to sway US public opinion

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Significant foreign influence operation using AI, detailed in a major publication. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Wall Street Journal: Israel’s $50 million experiment to change US public opinion. This link goes to an unpaywalled, MSN-syndicated version of the article. “The

    Wall Street Journal: Israel’s $50 million experiment to change US public opinion. This link goes to an unpaywalled, MSN-syndicated version of the article. “The text messages come from senders named Emma or Sarah, with a group called Friends for Peace. ‘How do you think the U.S. a…

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