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Iranian operatives used AI to impersonate Americans

Photo: Axios

What happened

Meta removed a network of Facebook and Instagram accounts tied to an Iran-based operation that used AI to target U.S. audiences with posts about American politics, the company first shared with Axios. Why it matters: The operation attracted thousands of followers and included accounts posing as everyday Americans to appear more authentic. Driving the news : As part of a broader threat report released today, Meta sai…

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