Report exposes network of fake AI ‘rabbis’ promoting antisemitism on TikTok - JNS.org

A network of AI-generated TikTok accounts posing as Jewish rabbis is systematically spreading antisemitic content. The report, released by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), highlights the danger of these fake voices eroding trust and inciting violence against Jews. The report also calls out TikTok's role in amplifying this content to young audiences, accelerating radicalization.

What happened

The study identified 49 TikTok accounts impersonating Jewish religious figures while disseminating conspiracy theories and antisemitic narratives. These accounts amassed more than 950,000 followers and generated over 10 million likes. The network uses AI-generated avatars and fabricated identities to mimic credible Jewish voices. An analysis of four accounts uncovered coordinated patterns, including identical narrative framing, shared language, and consistent thematic focus. The report found that antisemitic tropes were presented as insider financial advice allegedly offered by authoritative religious figures. Researchers also warned of the danger posed by TikTok’s predominantly young user base, with algorithmic amplification normalizing antisemitism as a hidden truth.