Iran drops viral Lego AI propaganda

Iranian media collective Akhbar Enfejari (Explosive Media) represents a shift from crude deepfakes to high-production "slopaganda" that prioritizes viral cultural reach over perfect photorealism. By leveraging the "world language" of Lego's visual style, the group makes aggressive political messaging more palatable across diverse cultures. Rapid AI-driven production allows them to respond to global events in near real-time, outpacing traditional state media cycles while ensuring content feels culturally familiar to Western audiences. The admission of government commissioning highlights how influence operations are decentralizing into agile, boutique media units.