$45 million for AI text messages: Inside Israel's push to shape US opinion

Israel has spent $45 million on an AI-driven influence campaign in the US, including AI-generated text messages, paid media placements, and contracts with Trump adviser Brad Parscale to shape American public opinion on Israel policy. The effort involves at least six hired firms and dozens of foreign agents, making Israel the largest known spender on US influence operations.

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