Investigation Reveals Pentagon-Run AI Propaganda Platform Targeting Latin American Audiences
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Sam Biddle
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 Latin America. The platform began development early this year and appears to still be a work in progress.
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· 5 pulledThe United States is feeding Pentagon propaganda to internet users in Latin American countries using a new AI-laden content mill, an investigation by The Intercept has found.
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..."
Its name references the accent mark emphasizing vowels in Spanish; 'news with an accent' is the site's catchphrase.
La Tilde publishes an unusual mix of personal finance guides and articles extolling American military efforts in Latin America.
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