AI MAGA Influencer, Service Member Scams Fuel ‘Digital Stolen Valor’ Rise
A viral Instagram account featuring a blonde Army service member named Jessica Foster, posing alongside world leaders, racked up more than 1 million followers before it was revealed to be fake. This is only one example in a growing wave of AI-generated personas using military identity to build audiences and generate income online. The administrators […]
Army's Nonprofit Goes Digital: New Online System Speeds Financial Assistance
Army Emergency Relief, the service’s de facto nonprofit, has launched a new online portal that allows soldiers and their families to apply for support without visiting a physical office — a significant digital upgrade aimed at improving speed and access to aid. The online portal allows soldiers across the active duty, National Guard and reserve […]