The Wall Street Journal reports that Israel spent about $50 million on an influence operation that sent millions of AI-generated text messages to US citizens, alongside placements in conservative media and coordination with conservative influencers, according to Israeli journalist Asaf Rosenzweig (N12).
According to a report by Asaf Rosenzweig (N12) citing the Wall Street Journal, Israel's $50 million influence campaign in the United States involved sending millions of AI-generated text messages to American citizens. The operation also included paid placements in conservative media outlets and coordination with conservative influencers, aimed at maintaining support for Israel. The Wall Street Journal's investigation provides new details on the scope and methods of the campaign, which was first reported earlier today.
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