The Pentagon is running an AI propaganda mill targeting Latin America

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A new AI-driven content mill called 'La Tilde' is being used by the U.S. to spread Pentagon propaganda in Latin American countries.
La Tilde operates as a military messaging platform for U.S. Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH), with funding from the U.S. government.
The site publishes a mix of personal finance tips and pro-U.S. military articles, often using AI-generated content and images, with shoddy quality.
La Tilde includes minimal disclosure about its government funding and lacks bylines or staff information, resembling other Pentagon-sponsored propaganda sites.
It plans to launch tailored versions for multiple Latin American countries, promoting joint military exercises and downplaying sovereignty concerns.
The site's design and some content were subcontracted to a Colombian digital marketing firm, Antpack, and it uses AI tools for generation.
U.S. Special Operations has a history of internet propaganda efforts, including using AI to quickly produce and shift influence operations.
Critics describe La Tilde as a lazy, farcical attempt to build an audience base and insert explicit propaganda over time.

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