BBC: The Man Making Viral Lego-Style AI Videos for Iran — 76 Points, 65 Comments

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BBC investigation profiles the creator behind viral Lego-style AI-generated propaganda videos produced for Iranian state interests, exploring how accessible AI video generation tools have become weaponized for state-sponsored information operations. The piece examines the intersection of consumer-grade AI tools and geopolitical propaganda at a time when such content is becoming indistinguishable from organic viral media. 76 points and 65 comments on HN with active debate on AI-generated disinformation.