Are Trump’s AI videos just memes or psychological warfare?

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Are Trump’s AI videos just memes or psychological warfare?

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Are Trump’s AI videos just memes or psychological warfare?

Trump’s use of AI generated content has ramped up in recent months, going so far as posting videos of fake military strikes on Iranian infrastructure. His administration says he’s ‘sending a message’, but as Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow explains, the rest of the world is left to figure out if he’s serious or not.

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Published On 3 Sep 2026

3 Sep 2026

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