Israel's Covert Campaign Targets US Lawmakers with AI-Generated Content

Secret operation used fake social media accounts to influence opinions on Gaza conflict, focusing on Black Democratic lawmakers.

Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs allegedly funded a $2 million influence campaign.
Hundreds of fake accounts on X, Facebook, and Instagram promoted pro-Israel content.
AI-generated posts targeted lawmakers like Hakeem Jeffries and Raphael Warnock.
Meta and OpenAI have started dismantling the campaign, but some accounts remain active.
The effort included creating fake news sites to bolster Israel's stance in the Gaza war.