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Iran Is Winning The Slopaganda War - KQED
AI-generated LEGO videos critical of the U.S. and Trump have emerged as a tool of information warfare during the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Donald Trump
Updated Jun 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began in late February, AI-generated LEGO videos have become a tool of information warfare. These videos, critical of the U.S. and Trump, are shareable and of surprisingly high quality.
What happened
The videos feature LEGO figures and catchy rap lyrics. They are considered propaganda and part of a trend called “slopaganda,” where AI is used in information warfare. An AI-generated image of President Trump as a LEGO figure has been circulated.
Sources
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