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#cybersecurity

The US Is Calling Out Foreign Influence Campaigns Faster Than Ever

The US is enhancing its response to foreign influence operations ahead of the 2024 elections, emphasizing the need for careful attribution.

AI fakes, cyberattacks threaten German election DW 12/06/2024

Germany is preparing for potential digital threats, including cyberattacks and disinformation, ahead of its general election on February 23.

The US Is Calling Out Foreign Influence Campaigns Faster Than Ever

The US is enhancing its response to foreign influence operations ahead of the 2024 elections, emphasizing the need for careful attribution.

AI fakes, cyberattacks threaten German election DW 12/06/2024

Germany is preparing for potential digital threats, including cyberattacks and disinformation, ahead of its general election on February 23.
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#elon-musk

Elon Musk reportedly in 'regular contact' with Putin

Elon Musk has maintained contact with Vladimir Putin, amid discussions about disinformation and political influence.

An Elon Musk-funded super PAC is putting out fake pro-Harris ads

Building America's Future is misleading swing state voters with pro-Harris ads funded by Elon Musk, manipulating public perception in the electoral process.

Elon Musk reportedly in 'regular contact' with Putin

Elon Musk has maintained contact with Vladimir Putin, amid discussions about disinformation and political influence.

An Elon Musk-funded super PAC is putting out fake pro-Harris ads

Building America's Future is misleading swing state voters with pro-Harris ads funded by Elon Musk, manipulating public perception in the electoral process.
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#election-interference

Adversaries will aim to 'stoke societal unrest' after Election Day, officials warn

Foreign adversaries are intensifying disinformation efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election outcome and may incite violence.

Russian threat groups shift attention to Harris-Walz campaign, researchers find

Russian influence operations are now targeting Kamala Harris, indicating a strategic shift in disinformation tactics for the 2024 elections.

US offers $10 million for intel on Russian military media outlet Rybar amid election interference allegations

The US offers $10 million for information on Russian media outlet Rybar linked to election interference and military propaganda.

Adversaries will aim to 'stoke societal unrest' after Election Day, officials warn

Foreign adversaries are intensifying disinformation efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election outcome and may incite violence.

Russian threat groups shift attention to Harris-Walz campaign, researchers find

Russian influence operations are now targeting Kamala Harris, indicating a strategic shift in disinformation tactics for the 2024 elections.

US offers $10 million for intel on Russian military media outlet Rybar amid election interference allegations

The US offers $10 million for information on Russian media outlet Rybar linked to election interference and military propaganda.
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#openai

OpenAI says Russian and Israeli groups used its tools to spread disinformation

OpenAI released report on disrupted disinformation campaigns using AI models from Russia, China, Israel, and Iran.

OpenAI says Russian and Israeli groups used its tools to spread disinformation

OpenAI disrupts covert influence operations by Russia, China, Israel, and Iran using generative AI models.

OpenAI says cybercriminals are using ChatGPT more to influence elections

Cybercriminals increasingly misuse AI to generate fake content aimed at influencing elections, prompting OpenAI to intervene and neutralize over 20 such attempts this year.

OpenAI says Russian and Israeli groups used its tools to spread disinformation

OpenAI released report on disrupted disinformation campaigns using AI models from Russia, China, Israel, and Iran.

OpenAI says Russian and Israeli groups used its tools to spread disinformation

OpenAI disrupts covert influence operations by Russia, China, Israel, and Iran using generative AI models.

OpenAI says cybercriminals are using ChatGPT more to influence elections

Cybercriminals increasingly misuse AI to generate fake content aimed at influencing elections, prompting OpenAI to intervene and neutralize over 20 such attempts this year.
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Conservatives push harmful lie that Pete Buttigieg is HIV-positive

Disinformation regarding Pete Buttigieg's health highlights ongoing political misinformation, particularly within MAGA circles, as the 2024 election approaches.

Sports boom, influencer mystery | Semafor | Semafor

A mystery exists around who financed an influencer network that spread false information about Kamala Harris, showcasing the concerns of influencer marketing's opacity.
#us-presidential-election

Russia is trying to meddle with the US election again, Biden administration says

The Russian government is attempting to influence the US presidential election through disinformation campaigns and propaganda.

Midjourney might ban Biden and Trump images this election season

Midjourney, an AI tool company, is considering banning political images on its platform to prevent the spread of fake images and misinformation during the upcoming US presidential election.
The CEO of Midjourney, David Holz, acknowledged the appeal of creating political images but suggested that it would be better to avoid them during this election season.
While banning political images on Midjourney's platform may protect the company from criticism, it does not address the larger issue of AI tools being used in disinformation campaigns and the manipulation of elections.

Russia is trying to meddle with the US election again, Biden administration says

The Russian government is attempting to influence the US presidential election through disinformation campaigns and propaganda.

Midjourney might ban Biden and Trump images this election season

Midjourney, an AI tool company, is considering banning political images on its platform to prevent the spread of fake images and misinformation during the upcoming US presidential election.
The CEO of Midjourney, David Holz, acknowledged the appeal of creating political images but suggested that it would be better to avoid them during this election season.
While banning political images on Midjourney's platform may protect the company from criticism, it does not address the larger issue of AI tools being used in disinformation campaigns and the manipulation of elections.
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#social-media-manipulation

China is pushing divisive political messages online using fake U.S. voters

A Chinese influence operation is impersonating American voters on social media to heighten divisions ahead of the 2024 election.

Are you chatting with an AI-powered superbot?

The use of bots in the Israel-Gaza conflict highlights the prevalence of bot activity in social media manipulation.

U.S. says Russian bot farm used AI to impersonate Americans

Russia utilized AI-powered fake social media accounts to spread disinformation, highlighting concerns over the scalability and impact of AI in propaganda efforts.

China is pushing divisive political messages online using fake U.S. voters

A Chinese influence operation is impersonating American voters on social media to heighten divisions ahead of the 2024 election.

Are you chatting with an AI-powered superbot?

The use of bots in the Israel-Gaza conflict highlights the prevalence of bot activity in social media manipulation.

U.S. says Russian bot farm used AI to impersonate Americans

Russia utilized AI-powered fake social media accounts to spread disinformation, highlighting concerns over the scalability and impact of AI in propaganda efforts.
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#meta

Meta says deceptive content about Israel-Hamas war was 'likely AI-generated'

Generative AI technology used deceptively on Meta's platforms, posing risks of disinformation campaigns and influence operations.

Russia's AI tactics for US election interference are failing, Meta says

Russia's generative AI strategies in online deception have proven largely ineffective.
Meta actively disrupts Russian influence operations amid growing concerns about generative AI misuse.

Meta says deceptive content about Israel-Hamas war was 'likely AI-generated'

Generative AI technology used deceptively on Meta's platforms, posing risks of disinformation campaigns and influence operations.

Russia's AI tactics for US election interference are failing, Meta says

Russia's generative AI strategies in online deception have proven largely ineffective.
Meta actively disrupts Russian influence operations amid growing concerns about generative AI misuse.
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#artificial-intelligence

China Is Using AI to Sow Disinformation and Stoke Discord Across Asia and the U.S., Microsoft Reports

China is using artificial intelligence to amplify disinformation and discord globally.
Microsoft's report highlights Chinese influence operations with AI-generated content targeting Taiwan's elections.

Russia used fake AI Tom Cruise in Olympic disinformation campaign | Computer Weekly

Russian-backed threat actors intensify disinformation campaigns against Olympics with AI focus.

China Is Using AI to Sow Disinformation and Stoke Discord Across Asia and the U.S., Microsoft Reports

China is using artificial intelligence to amplify disinformation and discord globally.
Microsoft's report highlights Chinese influence operations with AI-generated content targeting Taiwan's elections.

Russia used fake AI Tom Cruise in Olympic disinformation campaign | Computer Weekly

Russian-backed threat actors intensify disinformation campaigns against Olympics with AI focus.
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#ai

Combatting AI-driven disinformation in elections

The Cambridge Analytica scandal raised awareness on social media's role in elections.
AI poses new challenges in fighting disinformation campaigns.

Cybersecurity Measures to Prevent Data Poisoning

Data poisoning is a serious issue that can occur when AI or machine learning systems are fed bad data.
There are three main types of data poisoning: intentional misinformation, accidental poisoning, and disinformation campaigns.

Combatting AI-driven disinformation in elections

The Cambridge Analytica scandal raised awareness on social media's role in elections.
AI poses new challenges in fighting disinformation campaigns.

Cybersecurity Measures to Prevent Data Poisoning

Data poisoning is a serious issue that can occur when AI or machine learning systems are fed bad data.
There are three main types of data poisoning: intentional misinformation, accidental poisoning, and disinformation campaigns.
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Tech firms poised to mass hire factcheckers before EU elections

Social media firms required to have factcheckers and moderators with knowledge of 24 EU languages for European parliamentary elections
New guidelines under EU's Digital Services Act mandate tech companies to take six actions to combat disinformation in elections.

US leading global alliance to counter foreign government disinformation

A global coalition of democracies formed to combat foreign disinformation campaigns
The US, UK, and Canada signed a formal framework agreement to counter foreign state manipulation.

Germany to step up fight against far-right extremism

Germany's Interior Minister plans to track the finances of right-wing extremist groups and establish an 'early recognition unit' to detect disinformation campaigns.
There has been a rise in right-wing extremists in Germany, with concerns about their influence and the surge in popularity of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

Biden robocalls point to power of AI to undermine elections | Semafor

New Hampshire's attorney general is investigating AI-generated robocalls that mimicked President Joe Biden's voice.
The robocalls discouraged voters from going to the polls and aimed to disrupt the state's primary election.

New AI tools spawn fears of greater 2024 election threats, survey finds

Over half of state and local officials are not prepared to detect and recover from election-targeted cyber incidents.
Officials are concerned that the election cyber threat landscape in 2024 will be worse than in 2020, with AI tools posing unfamiliar challenges.

Top Democrats launch inquiry into Trump's brazen $1bn pitch to oil execs

Trump solicited $1bn from fossil-fuel executives, sparking corruption allegations and investigations by top Democrats.

What to know about Russia's growing footprint in Africa

Russia is expanding its influence in Africa by offering military assistance and seeking political support amidst tensions with the West.

How Ukraine is trying to combat Russia's influence in Africa DW 06/25/2024

Russia has a deep historical relationship with African nations, including military assistance and disinformation campaigns.

Faking an honest woman: Why Russia, China and Big Tech all use faux females to get clicks

Using female fake accounts is an effective tactic for social media influence due to gender stereotypes.
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