Researchers Say Israeli Government Likely Behind AI-Generated Disinfo Campaign in Iran

Researchers say Israeli government likely behind AI-generated disinfo campaign in Iran

A coordinated Israeli-backed network of social media accounts pushed anti-government propaganda — including deepfakes and other AI-generated content — to Iranians as real-world kinetic attacks were happening, with the goal of fomenting revolt among the country’s people, according to researchers at Citizen Lab. In research released this week, the nonprofit — along with Clemson University disinformation researcher Darren Linvill — said the so-call…

The Israeli influence operation in Iran pushing to reinstate the shah monarchy

Citizen Lab found that an online network pushed out deepfake videos during Israel's airstrikes on Tehran's Evin Prison. An investigation by TheMarker and Haaretz reveals the Persian-language online campaigns indirectly funded by Israel

Researchers say Israeli government likely behind AI-generated disinfo campaign in Iran - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

A coordinated Israeli-backed network of social media accounts pushed anti-government propaganda — including deepfakes and other AI-generated content — to Iranians as real-world kinetic attacks were happening, with the goal of fomenting revolt among the country’s people, according to researchers at Citizen Lab. In research released this week, the nonprofit — along with Clemson University disinformation researcher Darren Linvill — said the so-call…

We Say You Want a Revolution: PRISONBREAK - An AI-Enabled Influence Operation Aimed at Overthrowing the Iranian Regime - The Citizen Lab

Key Findings A coordinated network of more than 50 inauthentic X profiles is conducting an AI-enabled influence operation. The network, which we refer to as “PRISONBREAK,” is spreading narratives inciting Iranian audiences to revolt against the Islamic Republic of Iran. While the network was created in 2023, almost all of its activity was conducted starting in January 2025, and continues to the present day. The profiles’ activity appears to hav…