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Prince Andrew invited alleged Chinese spy to Buckingham Palace'

The Duke of York's past interactions with a businessman accused of being a spy raise concerns about potential influence and national security.
#misinformation

Meta bans Russian state media over 'foreign influence'

Meta is globally banning Russian state media from its platforms due to deceptive influence operations.
This reflects a commitment by Meta to counter foreign interference online.

Meta Bans Russian State Media in the Wake of Covert Influence Program

Meta bans Russian state media to combat deceptive online influence operations.
Justice Department reveals RT's manipulative tactics to influence public perception.
Meta actively countering Russian influence operations for years, particularly in relation to Ukraine.

AI-Powered Fake News Campaign Targets Western Support for Ukraine and U.S. Elections

The Social Design Agency has been linked to a new influence operation aimed at undermining support for Ukraine and shaping narratives ahead of upcoming elections.

TikTok Moves to Stop State-Affiliated Media Accounts From Influencing Other Countries

TikTok is expanding policies to prevent state-affiliated media from advertising to users in other countries.

Meta bans Russian state media over 'foreign influence'

Meta is globally banning Russian state media from its platforms due to deceptive influence operations.
This reflects a commitment by Meta to counter foreign interference online.

Meta Bans Russian State Media in the Wake of Covert Influence Program

Meta bans Russian state media to combat deceptive online influence operations.
Justice Department reveals RT's manipulative tactics to influence public perception.
Meta actively countering Russian influence operations for years, particularly in relation to Ukraine.

AI-Powered Fake News Campaign Targets Western Support for Ukraine and U.S. Elections

The Social Design Agency has been linked to a new influence operation aimed at undermining support for Ukraine and shaping narratives ahead of upcoming elections.

TikTok Moves to Stop State-Affiliated Media Accounts From Influencing Other Countries

TikTok is expanding policies to prevent state-affiliated media from advertising to users in other countries.
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#cybersecurity

OpenAI says it has disrupted 20-plus foreign influence networks in past year

OpenAI is actively combating the misuse of its AI technologies by foreign actors looking to influence political outcomes.

Iranian Hackers Compromised Roger Stone's Email Eight Years After Russian Hackers Exfiltrated DNC Emails - emptywheel

Iranian hackers targeted Trump's campaign as part of a broader influence operation, raising concerns about cybersecurity in political contexts.

IRGC hacked a Swedish SMS service in response to Quran burning, authorities say

Iranian hackers targeted a Swedish telecom to send 15,000 revenge messages linked to Quran burnings, aiming to create societal division.

OpenAI says it has disrupted 20-plus foreign influence networks in past year

OpenAI is actively combating the misuse of its AI technologies by foreign actors looking to influence political outcomes.

Iranian Hackers Compromised Roger Stone's Email Eight Years After Russian Hackers Exfiltrated DNC Emails - emptywheel

Iranian hackers targeted Trump's campaign as part of a broader influence operation, raising concerns about cybersecurity in political contexts.

IRGC hacked a Swedish SMS service in response to Quran burning, authorities say

Iranian hackers targeted a Swedish telecom to send 15,000 revenge messages linked to Quran burnings, aiming to create societal division.
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#china

How the U.S. Can Contain Chinese Influence in America

China is intensifying its use of the diaspora to influence foreign politics and suppress dissent, underscoring its authoritarian concerns.

China, Russia and Trump

China and Russia are reportedly supporting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign by promoting conspiracy theories and attacking President Biden online.
Beijing is showing a potential tactical shift in attempting to influence U.S. politics by targeting specific candidates like Biden and favoring Trump.

How the U.S. Can Contain Chinese Influence in America

China is intensifying its use of the diaspora to influence foreign politics and suppress dissent, underscoring its authoritarian concerns.

China, Russia and Trump

China and Russia are reportedly supporting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign by promoting conspiracy theories and attacking President Biden online.
Beijing is showing a potential tactical shift in attempting to influence U.S. politics by targeting specific candidates like Biden and favoring Trump.
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#disinformation

A New Kind of Cyberwarfare Is Under Way

Disinformation campaigns in the U.S. are leveraging local influencers to spread propaganda, changing the landscape of how misinformation is propagated.

Ben Nimmo

AI is significantly enhancing the speed and effectiveness of detecting online influence operations targeting elections.

A New Kind of Cyberwarfare Is Under Way

Disinformation campaigns in the U.S. are leveraging local influencers to spread propaganda, changing the landscape of how misinformation is propagated.

Ben Nimmo

AI is significantly enhancing the speed and effectiveness of detecting online influence operations targeting elections.
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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.

Russian state media networks banned by Facebook owner

Meta is banning Russian state media networks for deceptive influence operations on its platforms.

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.

Russian state media networks banned by Facebook owner

Meta is banning Russian state media networks for deceptive influence operations on its platforms.
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DOJ's Alleged Russian Propaganda Messaging Is Nearly Identical to Fox News Opinion Programming

The DOJ indictment reveals a Russian propaganda scheme intersecting with U.S. media, notably influencing coverage by Fox News during the 2024 election.
#openai

OpenAI finds Russian and Chinese groups used its tech for propaganda campaigns

OpenAI removed accounts associated with propaganda operations in several countries, highlighting the misuse of AI tech in spreading misinformation.

Foreign Influence Campaigns Don't Know How to Use AI Yet Either

OpenAI's threat report reveals various state actors attempting to utilize generative AI technology for influence operations, with notable shortcomings.

Iranian group used ChatGPT to try to influence US election, OpenAI says

OpenAI has banned an Iranian group for misusing ChatGPT to generate political content aimed at influencing U.S. elections.

In a first, OpenAI removes influence operations tied to Russia, China and Israel

AI tools are being used by bad actors in Russia, China, Iran, and Israel for influence operations on social media, including generating fake content. However, these operations are not gaining significant real audience traction.

OpenAI finds Russian and Chinese groups used its tech for propaganda campaigns

OpenAI removed accounts associated with propaganda operations in several countries, highlighting the misuse of AI tech in spreading misinformation.

Foreign Influence Campaigns Don't Know How to Use AI Yet Either

OpenAI's threat report reveals various state actors attempting to utilize generative AI technology for influence operations, with notable shortcomings.

Iranian group used ChatGPT to try to influence US election, OpenAI says

OpenAI has banned an Iranian group for misusing ChatGPT to generate political content aimed at influencing U.S. elections.

In a first, OpenAI removes influence operations tied to Russia, China and Israel

AI tools are being used by bad actors in Russia, China, Iran, and Israel for influence operations on social media, including generating fake content. However, these operations are not gaining significant real audience traction.
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#tiktok

TikTok Updates Disclosures Around State-Based Influence Efforts

TikTok launches updated transparency report with specific insights on removed influence operations and new rules for state-affiliated media accounts.

TikTok Updates Disclosures Around State-Based Influence Efforts

TikTok's updated transparency report provides detailed insights into detected influence operations and restrictions on state-affiliated media accounts.

TikTok Updates Disclosures Around State-Based Influence Efforts

TikTok launches updated transparency report with specific insights on removed influence operations and new rules for state-affiliated media accounts.

TikTok Updates Disclosures Around State-Based Influence Efforts

TikTok's updated transparency report provides detailed insights into detected influence operations and restrictions on state-affiliated media accounts.
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Russia arrests dual US citizen for Ukraine-linked treason'

A woman with dual Russian and US nationality arrested in Russia for raising funds for Ukraine's armed forces.
Treason accusations against the woman include collecting money for a Ukrainian organization to benefit the Ukrainian armed forces.
#spying

Social Media Misinformation Set To Be Major Risk in 2024 Political Campaigns

Facebook-owned apps are being used for spying on foreign journalists and political activists
Meta has been actively removing influence operations and accounts spreading pro-China messages

Social Media Misinformation Looks Set to be a Major Risk in Upcoming Political Campaigns

AI-generated profile images used for spying on foreign journalists and activists
Meta removing influence operations and spamouflage techniques

Social Media Misinformation Set To Be Major Risk in 2024 Political Campaigns

Facebook-owned apps are being used for spying on foreign journalists and political activists
Meta has been actively removing influence operations and accounts spreading pro-China messages

Social Media Misinformation Looks Set to be a Major Risk in Upcoming Political Campaigns

AI-generated profile images used for spying on foreign journalists and activists
Meta removing influence operations and spamouflage techniques
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Russia denies Eiffel Tower coffin stunt an anti-Ukraine undertaking

Russia denies involvement in coffin stunt at Eiffel Tower, objecting to French media's notion of Russophobic campaign affecting security.

AI chatbots just can't shake off gender stereotypes, here's why

Fake social media accounts posing as women garnered more engagement and credibility, displaying the continued susceptibility of human brains to age-old gender stereotypes in the digital realm.
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