Iran using AI to control global narrative as regime can’t win on the battlefield, former security chief warns
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Publish Date: 2026-03-14 15:11:00
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- Bridget Bean, the former acting director of CISA, highlighted how the Iranian regime is employing artificial intelligence to fabricate a persuasive global narrative suggesting they are winning the war against the U.S.
- According to Bean, the regime has significantly improved its AI manipulation techniques, focusing on creating believable yet false content to influence public perception.
- The tactic aims to undermine Western resolve and paint a misleading narrative that Iran is prevailing in its conflict with the U.S.
- The AI-generated content often blends real photos and videos with minor AI alterations to appear trustworthy.
- This disinformation strategy has been in use since at least 2025, including during conflicts like the 12-day war, showcasing the regime’s proactive use of AI-generated disinformation ahead of traditional propaganda methods.
- Reports suggest that even high-profile images, such as those of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, have been manipulated using online AI tools.
- Bean urges people to approach such content with caution, emphasizing the intent to weaken global opposition through misleading narratives.
- This trend underscores the increasing role of AI in modern warfare and disinformation strategies.
