Technology
Fake war, real impact: How AI-generated content is reshaping public perception in Iraq
AI‑generated audio and video content is being used in Iraq to spread misinformation and manipulate public opinion ahead of elections.
Iraq is seeing an increase in AI‑powered disinformation campaigns that deploy cheap or free smartphone apps to create synthetic audio and video clips of political figures and public personalities. These fabricated clips are then distributed through social media platforms, messaging apps, and private groups to amplify false narratives, distort political debates, and influence voters ahead of elections. Digital‑rights advocates warn that the combination of low digital literacy, high social‑media usage, and weak enforcement of content‑moderation rules makes Iraq especially vulnerable to AI‑driven information operations that erode trust in institutions and media.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Iraq
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 13:35 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 13:35 UTC
- Source
- https://www.shafaq.com/en
- Connected threats
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