Earlier this week I had the pleasure of holding a fireside conversation with Ronen Zur, one of the leading political campaign managers of Israel, who led the Hostages HQ struggle. We discussed the impact of AI on the political campaign manager — from AI-driven production to AI-powered stress-testing scenarios, using AI influencers in the public sphere, and the ethics of AI-powered mass networks creating echo chambers to affect public opinion.
I was moved when Ronen shared the moment the hostages families were attacked online by a synchronized AI-driven campaign, smearing their position and trying to paint this humanitarian struggle as a means for political change. He pinpointed blame on Qatar-funded professionals working with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Being the focus of such an attack is a real challenge. The attack failed, though. AI cannot beat everything.
For me it was an opportunity to discuss, reflect, and share some of the things I have been dealing with in my trade.
Thank you Reichman University and Karine Nahon for leading the important convention that hosted us.