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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

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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

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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

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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