The Iranian government is reportedly utilizing artificial intelligence to create a misleading “global narrative” portraying itself as victorious in its ongoing conflict with the United States, according to Bridget Bean, a former acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). She shared these insights during a recent segment on “The Ingraham Angle.”
According to Bean, since traditional strategies are ineffective—like silly videos or poorly timed lip-syncs—they’ve become quite adept at leveraging AI for their messaging. It’s evident, she says, in the content that’s emerging.
Bean highlighted a concerning trend: as people scroll through content on their devices, they might not even realize the AI-generated nature of the material they come across. She urged individuals to remain vigilant and attentive to the misinformation at play.
Moreover, Bean asserted that the Iranian regime’s objective is to undermine morale in the U.S. while advancing narratives that lack any basis in reality.
In recent developments, Iran has released a digitally altered image of its new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, coinciding with claims that he is too injured to make public appearances. Shayan Sardarizadeh, a journalist with BBC Verify, commented that the photos shared by Iranian state media and Khamenei’s social media accounts utilized various AI editing tools.
Furthermore, Bean noted the administration is “taking real photos, real video, and adding a little bit of AI” to meet what she called the “test of courage.” She remarked that this approach isn’t new; it has been in play since mid-2025. While similar tactics were used during previous conflicts, this instance marks a significant evolution in the use of AI-generated misinformation that is now surpassing conventional propaganda efforts.
