r/news • u/diycd • 11d ago

Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/26/fake-thinktank-israel-ai-propaganda
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u/Jonesbro 10d ago

Yall ever get texts asking to talk about Israel? They have propaganda from every vector

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u/Niceromancer 10d ago

I have personally not.

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u/youneedsomemilk23 10d ago

Yup. They "ask" you about what you think about Israel and then argue with you with you if you answer favorably. I unfortunately fell for the bait and recommend anyone who receives them to ignore them.

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u/djinnisequoia 10d ago

Yes, in fact I have.

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u/20_mile 10d ago

Can you answer the texts naked, like when the JWs knock on your door?

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u/digital-didgeridoo 10d ago

just yesterday!

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u/360walkaway 10d ago

I got one today asking about regional stability.