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Israel Spends Over $45 Million on AI-Driven Campaign to Influence U.S. Public Opinion
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 19, 2026
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Israel has invested over $45 million in an AI-driven campaign led by Brad Parscale to influence American public opinion, particularly among conservative youth, amid rising negative views of Israel. The campaign uses AI-generated texts and pro-Israel content to shape discourse and counter opposition narratives, with plans to expand these efforts globally.
- 01Israel funds a $45 million AI-based campaign to influence U.S. public opinion on Israel and Iran.
- 02Brad Parscale, former Trump adviser, manages the campaign with $1.5 million monthly payments.
- 03AI-generated texts under fake group names engage Americans in pro-Israel messaging.
- 04Campaign targets conservative Americans and uses media like Salem Media and AI chatbots.
- 05Other groups plan pro-Israel messaging to millions of U.S. Christian churchgoers.
- 06Vice President J.D. Vance criticizes the campaign for undermining U.S.-Iran negotiations.
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