Israel Conducts Extensive Influence Campaign in US Using AI and Influencers to Improve Image
How 7 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 8 hours ago
What happened
Israel has conducted a $45 million influence campaign in the US using AI-generated messages, pro-Israel websites, and influencer marketing to improve its image amid declining American support. Brad Parscale, former Trump campaign manager, led the effort, which targeted various American audiences including evangelicals and liberals. The campaign also sought to shape AI chatbot responses and involved multiple US firms and registered agents.
- 01Israel spent over $45 million on a US influence campaign led by Brad Parscale.
- 02Millions of AI-generated texts engaged Americans on Israel and security topics.
- 03Pro-Israel websites aimed to influence AI chatbot responses like ChatGPT.
- 04Campaign targeted evangelicals with messaging linking Palestinians to extremists.
- 05At least six US firms and 36 new foreign agents were involved in the operation.
- 06Parscale’s role with Salem Media sparked criticism over message placement.
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