AI-generated videos of women as Iranian soldiers go viral
Technology
AI-made videos showing women as Iranian soldiers have gone viral, racking up over 10 million views.
The catch? These clips aren't real. Women aren't allowed in combat roles in Iran, so the videos totally misrepresent reality.
Researchers say a bunch of new accounts popped up just last month to help spread these misleading posts.
TikTok has taken down 52 accounts
TikTok has already taken down 52 accounts for breaking rules on spam and fake AI content, but the videos are still making rounds on Instagram and Facebook.
Experts note these clips seem aimed at viewers outside Iran, with women in uniform speaking English while doing regular things like driving or eating, making it even trickier to spot what's real and what's not.