How AI Is Skewing Perception of the Iran Conflict

Fake videos and photos posted by Iranian-backed media outlets have been going viral online through platforms such as X.
How AI Is Skewing Perception of the Iran Conflict
A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images
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As the war with Iran intensifies, content made using artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging online, fueling narratives that are either misleading or outright fabrications.

Accounts tied to Iran have falsely claimed the Islamic regime has made successful strikes on U.S. naval ships, bases, and troops, using AI-generated images and video to convince the public that the claims are true. It is the latest example in an increasing trend of AI being used during wartime to spread false information to sway public opinion.

Troy Myers
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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.