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We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran

Iranian creator uses AI-generated Lego-style animation and viral meme distribution to bypass traditional media controls and spread state-aligned content.

Sunday, April 12, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Hacker NewsBY sys://pipeline

A creator is producing AI-generated Lego-style videos for Iran that circumvent traditional media by spreading through meme circulation on social platforms.

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