[Opinion] Iran, China Used AI Agents in Novel Influence Campaigns: NYT Report
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Campaigns used freely available Chinese AI models to create autonomous ‘agents’ capable of carrying out online task
Iran and China Unleash Autonomous AI Agents in New Influence Operations
Iran and China have deployed autonomous AI agents built on open-source Chinese models to create fake social media accounts and coordinate disinformation campaigns with minimal human input. The operations, detailed in new reporting, mark a significant evolution in state-backed influence efforts and heighten concerns among U.S. officials. This long-form analysis examines the techniques, recent examples from the 2026 conflict, and broader implicati…
Iran and China combined Chinese open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models and AI agents to mass-produce fake accounts on social media and used them to manipulate public opinion in the United States.
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