Disinformation

A new Alethea report reveals that a Russian disinformation network is using the Israel narrative to polarize US voters ahead of the midterm elections, attempting to widen political divides.

False AI-generated videos depicting a military coup in Azerbaijan surfaced on social media amid widespread protests over strict new hijab bans in state schools.

A Tel Aviv emergency conference addressed foreign interference and disinformation ahead of the upcoming elections, as polls show 81% of Israelis demand strict social media regulation.

OpenAI uncovered an Iranian influence operation that used ChatGPT and fake journalist personas to plant 100 articles across global media outlets to sway public opinion.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. deleted a sharp post on X accusing Qatar of funding a global Muslim Brotherhood disinformation campaign.

Experts warn that artificial intelligence is empowering political influence operations in Southeast Asia, as revealed by Anthropic's exposure of a disinformation campaign utilizing Claude in Malaysia.

Security and legal experts gathered at the INSS for a simulation of 2026 Knesset election threats, addressing foreign influence, AI deepfakes, and post-election unrest.

A new study by NPR and NewsGuard reveals that modern AI models are highly effective at countering disinformation. In 93% of cases, chatbots successfully debunk false narratives by providing accurate context.

Pedro Sanchez accused Israel, Russia, and the far-right of attempting to "divide Spain and Europe over the issue of migration." The Prime Minister ruled out any possibility of involvement by Moroccan authorities in the breach by migrants who flooded the Spanish enclave in North Africa.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez claimed that "Russian and Israeli networks" spread false information that triggered a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. Sanchez did not provide evidence for his claims but ruled out Moroccan involvement in the crisis.

Internet Association survey ahead of the 2026 elections: 69% of the public fear increased online violence, and over half encounter impersonation accounts. Alongside exposure to abusive use of AI, the association publishes a guide for dealing with false information and emphasizes: AI tools can assist in comparing positions, but are no substitute for judgment.

A new survey by the Israel Internet Association reveals a dramatic and dangerous change in the voting habits of Israelis, alongside heavy concern by almost 70% of the public regarding an outbreak of severe violence on social networks.

Dozens of "rabbi" accounts created using artificial intelligence have amassed millions of followers and, under the guise of life advice, are spreading ancient antisemitic stereotypes. The fake characters supposedly present "insider secrets" about money and power, thus turning old lies into effective propaganda in the social media era.

Dozens of fake profiles, AI-generated images, and hundreds of tweets in one hour: a study reveals an aggressive influence campaign against the establishment of the new party by the esteemed officer.

Just before the elections, Guy Zohar returns with 'From the Other Side' in a new studio and launches a special artificial intelligence service that allows the public to verify the authenticity of online content in real time.

OpenAI has exposed a Russian influence campaign that exploited AI to promote a fictitious Israeli "research institute" called the International Burke Institute (IBI). The operation used plagiarized academic work and fabricated indices to present Russia in a positive light.

From a dramatic nuclear threat by Iran to reports on the strengthening of the Syrian Air Force, 15 alarming reports attributed to anonymous security sources have been published recently. Some turned out to be fake, and the credibility of others is in doubt, but many made their way into Benjamin Netanyahu's speeches. While there is no evidence of an organized scare campaign, the elections are...

Exposure: It started with a dubious Indian account, received a stamp of approval on Channel 14 and a retweet from Yair Netanyahu, and reached the Prime Minister's speech on Mount Herzl. The fabricated words of Ahmad Vahidi, according to which "as long as Israel and the USA possess nuclear weapons, Iran will continue to work on it," landed from there on Fox News and in the account of the US...

In recent days, a video has been circulating on Arab social media showing a woman dismantling an air conditioner, presented as evidence of Israeli behavior abroad. One of the accounts that distributed the video is Quds News Network, which has more than 600,000 followers.

Acting Director General of the Central Elections Committee, Advocate Din Lavna, discussed election preparations, the fight against fake news, and measures to ensure transparency in an interview with 103fm radio.

Less than 48 hours after launching a new AI feature in Google Earth, Google has frozen the tool due to concerns that it allows for the creation of fake satellite imagery, which could be used to spread disinformation.

Ahead of the Knesset elections, the social network is launching a strict policy, including a total ban on paying influencers and the establishment of a special task force to detect AI-generated forgeries and misleading content.

The profile that looks real, the post that angers you, and the tweet that sparks an argument—all could be part of an Iranian influence operation. Network researcher Revital Salomon explains how to identify these manipulations and why Israeli polarization is exactly what our enemies need. Podcast "Al Ze".