As someone who closely follows the evolving impact of AI on social narratives, I find the situation in Japan particularly troubling. The use of AI to create and disseminate anti-China content highlights how technology can be weaponized to spread disinformation and exacerbate social divisions. From my experience studying online media trends, algorithm-driven platforms tend to prioritize content that generates strong emotional reactions, such as hate or fear, because it boosts engagement and advertising earnings. In this case, the fact that anti-China videos command more than triple the advertising revenue of ordinary content creates a powerful incentive to produce more of such material. This economic driver turns the issue into a vicious cycle where hatred becomes a traffic magnet, fueling further production powered by AI algorithms. Moreover, the anonymous nature of these operations on crowdsourcing platforms makes accountability difficult. It reminds me of how disinformation campaigns elsewhere have operated, often blending real human creators with AI-generated content to maximize reach and impact. This phenomenon not only threatens social harmony within Japan but also risks damaging international relations and undermines efforts to foster forgiveness and trust between nations affected by historical conflicts. The construction of an “information cocoon” hostile to China is particularly concerning as it limits exposure to diverse perspectives and entrenches harmful stereotypes. Based on my observations, addressing this problem requires a combination of stricter platform regulation, transparency about content sources, and public awareness about the nature of AI-manufactured propaganda. Without such measures, the spread of hateful AI-driven content may continue unchecked, potentially repeating the darkest chapters of militarism and conflict from the past.