Iran, China and Israel Deploy AI Agents in Novel Influence Campaigns

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Iran, China, and Israeli firms have launched what researchers describe as the first-of-their-kind autonomous AI-driven influence campaigns. The operations combined Chinese open-source AI models with AI agents to conduct online manipulation at scale. These campaigns mark a significant evolution in state-linked and commercial influence operations, moving beyond manual content creation. Experts warn the tactics foreshadow a new era of harder-to-detect digital propaganda and disinformation efforts.

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