Artificial intelligence-generated videos and images are spreading widely online during the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, raising concerns about misinformation.
Fact-checkers and researchers say social media platforms have been flooded with fabricated footage that appears to show missile strikes, explosions and battlefield scenes that never actually occurred. Some of the viral clips were created using AI image and video tools, while others were taken from video games or old conflicts and reposted as if they were new footage from the war.
Experts warn that the rapid spread of convincing fake visuals makes it harder for the public to distinguish real events from misinformation during fast-moving conflicts. Social media platforms have begun taking action. The platform X has said users who post AI-generated war videos without labeling them could lose access to revenue programs.
Researchers say the situation highlights a growing challenge in modern warfare, where the battle for public perception online is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and digital propaganda.
