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Israel Runs Campaign to Influence AI Chatbot Responses on Gaza and IDF
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First reported by Kan News · 16 hours ago
What happened
Israel is running a $100,000 campaign using pro-Israel articles to influence AI chatbot responses on Gaza and the IDF, according to Politico. The campaign involves a fake research institute publishing content designed for AI models, with evidence showing chatbots like ChatGPT citing these articles. The effort aims to combat misinformation and shape public discourse in the U.S.
- 01Israel uses pro-Israel articles to influence AI chatbot answers on Gaza and IDF topics.
- 02A fake research institute publishes unsigned articles tailored for AI language models.
- 03The campaign is managed by Havas Media and subcontractor Piro, disclosed to U.S. authorities.
- 04The website hosting the content is run by American startup Res, known for influencing AI outputs.
- 05ChatGPT and Perplexity have cited these articles in responses on sensitive Israel-related issues.
- 06The campaign's budget is $100,000, aiming to educate the U.S. public and counter misinformation.
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