The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has uncovered a campaign called Shadow Play, which uses AI avatars to spread pro-China and anti-US messages on YouTube. This campaign is unique because it uses AI voiceovers and has amassed a large following. The campaign focuses on two themes: China's technological superiority and the global competition for rare earth minerals. It poses a challenge for platforms like YouTube to counter these tactics and raises questions about the role of technology and governments in safeguarding online information.