Is Iran's 'slopaganda' changing anyone's mind?

About this episode

The episode discusses how Iran is using AI-generated videos as a form of propaganda and whether it is effective in changing perceptions.

It’s a new sort of warfare and it’s not taking place on the battlefield. Backers of Iran are creating so-called ‘slopaganda’ using AI generated videos to mock the United States and President Donald Trump. But while Iranian diplomats are sharing the viral videos, are they actually changing anyone’s mind? Today, Brett Schafer from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue on how Iran is using meme warfare to soften the regime’s image. Featured: Brett Schafer, senior director at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue

People in this episode

Guest: Brett Schafer

Topics covered

• Iran
• slopaganda
• AI generated videos
• meme warfare
• diplomacy
• public perception

Keywords

• Iran
• slopaganda
• AI
• meme warfare
• Brett Schafer
• diplomacy
• public opinion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute for Strategic Dialogue

Places: Iran, United States

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