Bot Rabbis for Jesus
Israel had some strange bedfellows in the news this week. The New York Times unveiled that country's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs created social media bots that posted AI-generated comments to influence American lawmakers and the general public; meanwhile, a rally against antisemitism in Manhattan drew headlines when it was revealed that the organization behind the rally was a Messianic Jewish group that aims to convert Jews to believe in Jesus.
While the stories are different, the underlying theme is the same: Israel is increasingly isolated around the world, with ever-sinking public opinion…
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