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Toying with reality: How Iran turned Lego into an AI weapon

The videos reach millions on X, TikTok and Facebook and recycle antisemitic tropes while portraying the United States and Israel as enemies.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
AI studios associated with the Iranian regime are turning out catchy videos full of political references and antisemitic themes.

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Lego Animations, Embassy Memes and "slopaganda." How Iran Fights the War with the Us on Social Networks

Lego animations made with AI, which ridicule Trump and exalt Iranian resistance have become viral on social networks. Tehran regime is "client" of group of ten young people who produce the videos.

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Toying with reality: How Iran turned Lego into an AI weapon

AI studios associated with the Iranian regime are turning out catchy videos full of political references and antisemitic themes.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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