Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center indicates that Russian disinformation campaigns have shifted focus towards undermining Democratic candidates, particularly the Harris-Walz campaign, using fabricated videos.
The report suggests that the shift to targeting Harris and Walz signifies a strategic exploitation of perceived vulnerabilities in the newly emerging candidates.
The prevalent use of deepfake technology and fabricated narratives represents a new battlefield in political disinformation, with impending risks of more such tactics as elections approach.
Meta's recent ban on Russian state media outlines a broader challenge as various countries, including Iran and China, increasingly engage in election interference.
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