Iran – Page 3

Iran Emerges as a Top Disinformation Threat in U.S. Presidential Race

With a flurry of hacks and fake websites, Iran has intensified its efforts to discredit American democracy and possibly tip the race against former President Donald Trump.

By Steven Lee Myers Tiffany Hsu and Farnaz Fassihi

Artificial Intelligence China Computers and the Internet Elections International Relations Iran Israel Nimmo, Ben OpenAI Labs Polls and Public Opinion Rumors and Misinformation Russia Social Media

OpenAI Says Russia and China Used Its A.I. in Covert Campaigns

Iran and an Israeli company also exploited the tools in online influence efforts, but none gained much traction, an OpenAI report said.

By Cade Metz

Cannes International Film Festival Freedom of Speech and Expression Iran Movies Rasoulof, Mohammad Refugees and Displaced Persons

Iranian Film Director Mohammad Rasoulof Flees Country After Jail Sentence

Mohammad Rasoulof, known for the award-winning “There Is No Evil,” had been barred from leaving Iran after his work criticized the country’s clerical leadership.

By Emma Bubola

Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Iran Isfahan (Iran) Political Prisoners Rap and Hip-Hop Salehi, Toomaj

Iran Sentences Prominent Rapper to Death, Lawyer Says

The rapper, Toomaj Salehi, was initially arrested after releasing music in support of the 2022 protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.

By Cassandra Vinograd and Leily Nikounazar

mosaec