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Nieman Lab
Nieman Lab
5/11/2026
Trolling, memes, and deepfakes: How AI is thickening the fog of war

Trolling, memes, and deepfakes: How AI is thickening the fog of war

Short summary

AI-powered deepfakes and coordinated misinformation amplify the fog of war in modern conflicts, making it harder to distinguish fact from fabrication in military and strategic decision-making.

  • AI deepfakes and memes are weaponized in information warfare
  • Misinformation obscures battlefield reality and decision-making
  • Modern conflicts extend beyond physical terrain into digital narrative control

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