Iran’s Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control

What Happened

Iran employs dual internet strategies: internationally, it uses AI-generated content, memes, and hip-hop targeting Donald Trump for PR purposes. Domestically, Iranian authorities impose internet blackouts, arrests, and crackdowns, preventing citizens from accessing the internet freely. This creates a stark contrast between outward digital innovation and internal information control.

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