The Conflict Between Israel, Iran Triggers Massive AI Misinformation
The internet has been flooded with misleading information since Israel launched attacks on Iran last week. Much of this content appears designed to boost Iran’s image or misrepresent the conflict’s reality. Pro-Israel accounts have also shared outdated footage from unrelated protests in Iran, suggesting that the Iranian public is turning against its government and backing Israel. BBC Verify reviewed dozens of posts and found that many exaggerated Iran’s military response using fake videos, some created with AI. Despite being entirely fabricated, several of these AI-generated clips racked up more than 100 million views on different platforms. Geoconfirmed, an organization specializing…