Macron accuses Trump and Netanyahu of electioneering on France's back

French President Emmanuel Macron accused unnamed leaders, implicitly Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, of electioneering on France's back by amplifying AI-generated content about French protests. He stated there was no visible foreign interference in the October 17 events but acknowledged subsequent manipulation. Macron noted that fake AI images and claims of migrant and Islamist invasions were spread, which never occurred in France. The EU is investigating potential online interference and disinformation campaigns from non-EU countries that may have fueled the protests. According to the Financial Times, security officials suspect pro-Russian and far-right social media accounts, previously linked to disinformation, spread violent videos to incite chaos. Iran and Algeria are also among the countries suspected of involvement.