'Who are you?' AI voices answer calls of Iranian disapora trying to contact kin

Following Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Iranians abroad are met with robotic voices when calling home due to a widespread communication blackout. These AI messages, ranging from unsettling to strangely comforting, are suspected to be a government tactic to prevent hacking or spread confusion.

'Who are you?' AI voices answer calls of Iranian disapora trying to contact kin
Following Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Iranians abroad are met with robotic voices when calling home due to a widespread communication blackout. These AI messages, ranging from unsettling to strangely comforting, are suspected to be a government tactic to prevent hacking or spread confusion.