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Meta removed a network of fake Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to Iran that used AI to generate and disseminate political content aimed at influencing American public opinion. The operation, which amassed nearly 80,000 followers, spread misinformation by impersonating US citizens and targeting political and journalistic figures.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly mentioned as being used to generate content and manage fake social media accounts for political influence operations. The harm caused is a violation of rights and harm to communities through misinformation and manipulation of political discourse. Since the AI system's use directly led to these harms, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the OECD framework. The event is not merely a potential risk or a response update but a realized harm involving AI.[AI generated]