ISIS Utilizes AI for Propaganda Videos in News Harvest Program
March 26, 2024
ISIS supporters have created an AI-generated media program called News Harvest to disseminate propaganda videos. The program produces near-weekly broadcasts featuring AI-generated news anchors discussing ISIS operations globally, using cheap and easy-to-use AI tools. This development showcases the use of AI as a powerful propaganda tool for extremist groups.
- Alleged deployer
- isis, isis-supporters
- Alleged developer
- openai, elevenlabs
- Alleged harmed parties
- general-public, people-susceptible-to-radicalism
Source
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