Iran's use of AI to generate social media posts and inauthentic news articles targeting American voters on divisive issues

The U.S. intelligence community has identified Iranian influence actors as employing AI to generate content in both English and Spanish, strategically aiming to engage American voters. This content often presents narratives that resonate with controversial issues, thereby amplifying existing divisions. Reports indicate that these efforts are part of a broader strategy to undermine specific candidates, notably former President Donald Trump, while simultaneously addressing contentious subjects that polarize the electorate. By leveraging AI, Iran can quickly tailor and disseminate content that appears authentic, thereby complicating efforts to discern genuine discourse from orchestrated influence operations.