A new report by The Zioneer details that Israel's AI-driven influence operation in the US deployed millions of text messages from personas named 'Sarah' and 'Emma', at an astronomical cost, according to the report.
The Zioneer has published a new report with additional details on Israel's AI-driven influence campaign in the US, revealing that the operation deployed millions of text messages from personas named 'Sarah' and 'Emma' at an astronomical cost. The report follows the Wall Street Journal's initial disclosure at 05:55 Jerusalem that Israel spent about $50 million on the campaign, which included AI-generated messages and coordination with conservative media and influencers.
The Wall Street Journal's reports, covered by The Zioneer at 08:11 Jerusalem, emerged in three successive updates at 05:55 Jerusalem, first stating the $50 million figure and the use of AI text messages, then adding that the campaign included coordinated placements in conservative media and activation of conservative influencers, as cited by Israeli journalist Asaf Rosenzweig (N12). The Zioneer's new report, published at 09:11 Jerusalem, draws on a single source and provides granular detail on the messaging personas.
The details of the new report remain unverified. The identities of the 'Sarah' and 'Emma' personas have not been confirmed, and the exact cost of the messaging operation has not been independently established. The report is based on a single source, and further corroboration is awaited.
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