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Iran and China Create Autonomous A.I. Influence Campaigns

Iran and China have created autonomous A.I. influence campaigns, according to a New York Times report published September 18, 2026. The story, which drew 3 points and 1 comment on Hacker News, describes the two countries' use of artificial intelligence to run influence operations without direct human control.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/technology/iran-china-autonomous-ai-influence-campaigns.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49759525

Points: 3

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