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RoseTrellis

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10. AI and bots

Reply to artemisia1 (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2026, 11:04 PM

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AI and Bots make having any clue what is real anymore almost impossible.
Throw in some recycled footage from previous conflicts and it seems almost unrealistic for a typical user to sort out the truth from fiction.
Here's where confirmation bias starts in - it's human nature to tend to believe the propaganda that aligns with your preexisting belief.
Someone gonna be in for a rude awakening when this is all over.

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What are the true casualties of the Iran War to date? I believe the Trump Admin. is withholding information on [View all] artemisia1 Saturday OP

I don't believe any words from this regime.....NONE vapor2 Saturday #1

110% correct. No reason to believe a single word chicoescuela Saturday #3

Don't expect the current administration to tell you anything that might work against them. Aussie105 Saturday #2

No, he has nothing to worry about from Congress sarisataka Saturday #4

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Saturday #5

I just saw a thousand at least. And.... Captain Zero Saturday #6

Never mind US casualties sarisataka Saturday #9

It has sustained some very real and serious damage, but I think comparing it to Gaza -- at this time -- is premature. artemisia1 Saturday #11

I'm just waiting for American/Israeli forces to run out of expensive anti-drone weaponry. Aussie105 Saturday #7

Yes. A very strong possibility. Baitball Blogger Saturday #8

AI and bots RoseTrellis Saturday #10

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Saturday #12

Tehran's claim to have captured US personnel seems like a bluff Prairie Gates Saturday #13

Yes, disbelieving the Trump regime does NOT mean believing the Iranian regime. /nt artemisia1 Saturday #14