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Fact Check: Iranian Campaign Planted Fake Articles Using ChatGPT

The Washington Post found that the Iranian operation successfully placed fabricated articles in legitimate U.S. publications; a notably efficient evolution in disinformation tactics.

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  • The Washington PostIranian campaign planted fake articles in real U.S. publications using ChatGPT
“So read twice, check the source, and never trust a headline that sounds too perfect. Or a toaster that sounds too helpful. Back after this.”
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