Investigation Reveals Pentagon-Run AI Propaganda Platform Targeting Latin America
By
Sam Biddle
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
An investigation by The Intercept reveals that the U.S. Pentagon is operating an AI-powered propaganda platform called "La Tilde" targeting Latin American audiences. The site presents itself as a modern media brand ("news with an accent") publishing in Spanish and English, but mixes personal finance content with articles that promote American military efforts in the region. The platform began development early this year and appears to still be in progress.
Key quotes
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La Tilde quietly began development early this year and appears to still be a work in progress, pitching itself as a modern media brand for Latin American audiences with articles published in both Spanish and English.
"The tilde is not an ornament. It is a millennial arrow designed to provide direct..."
La Tilde publishes an unusual mix of personal finance guides and articles extolling American military efforts in Latin America.
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