US veterans

A new report describes scam operations producing AI-generated images of wounded American military veterans to sell cheap patriotic merchandise online. The fabricated 'veterans' appear in ads and storefronts tugging at patriotism, with researchers linking much of the activity to networks based in China. The case highlights how generative AI is being weaponised for emotional, exploit-heavy e-commerce fraud targeting US consumers.

Veterans in Michigan are speaking out about how the war with Iran is affecting everyday life, from strains on military families to economic fallout, while voicing frustration with Republican leaders' handling of the conflict. Their comments add a personal, veteran-led perspective to a wider national debate over US involvement in Iran and its costs at home.