French Woman Scammed Out of 830,000 in Deepfake 'Brad Pitt' SchemeA woman's €830,000 loss to scammers using AI deepfakes highlights the evolving threats of cyber fraud and emotional manipulation.
Fact check: How to spot fake news ahead of EU elections DW 05/12/2024Fake accounts using AI technology to create deepfake videos of Marine Le Pen's nieces to promote her party on TikTok were quickly exposed in French media.
French Woman Scammed Out of 830,000 in Deepfake 'Brad Pitt' SchemeA woman's €830,000 loss to scammers using AI deepfakes highlights the evolving threats of cyber fraud and emotional manipulation.
Fact check: How to spot fake news ahead of EU elections DW 05/12/2024Fake accounts using AI technology to create deepfake videos of Marine Le Pen's nieces to promote her party on TikTok were quickly exposed in French media.
Apparently fake social media accounts boost Azerbaijan before Cop29Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 is supported by fake social media accounts, overshadowing genuine criticism of its climate policies and human rights violations.
Fact check: Suspicious accounts influencing COP29-debates DW 11/15/2024Azerbaijan's fossil fuel dependency contradicts its green energy claims at COP29, raising skepticism around its climate commitment.
Apparently fake social media accounts boost Azerbaijan before Cop29Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 is supported by fake social media accounts, overshadowing genuine criticism of its climate policies and human rights violations.
Fact check: Suspicious accounts influencing COP29-debates DW 11/15/2024Azerbaijan's fossil fuel dependency contradicts its green energy claims at COP29, raising skepticism around its climate commitment.
USC researchers offer a glimpse inside the right-wing echo chamber on X and TelegramResearchers found evidence of thousands of coordinated accounts on X and Telegram promoting right-wing narratives.
OpenAI finds Russian and Chinese groups used its tech for propaganda campaignsOpenAI removed accounts associated with propaganda operations in several countries, highlighting the misuse of AI tech in spreading misinformation.
OpenAI Blocks 20 Global Malicious Campaigns Using AI for Cybercrime and DisinformationOpenAI has disrupted over 20 operations globally that misused its platform for malicious purposes, including fake profiles and malware.
OpenAI Blocks Iranian Influence Operation Using ChatGPT for U.S. Election PropagandaOpenAI banned accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation that utilized ChatGPT for generating political content.
In a first, OpenAI removes influence operations tied to Russia, China and IsraelAI 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 kills Iranian accounts spreading US election disinfoOpenAI has banned accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation spreading disinformation about the US presidential elections.
OpenAI finds Russian and Chinese groups used its tech for propaganda campaignsOpenAI removed accounts associated with propaganda operations in several countries, highlighting the misuse of AI tech in spreading misinformation.
OpenAI Blocks 20 Global Malicious Campaigns Using AI for Cybercrime and DisinformationOpenAI has disrupted over 20 operations globally that misused its platform for malicious purposes, including fake profiles and malware.
OpenAI Blocks Iranian Influence Operation Using ChatGPT for U.S. Election PropagandaOpenAI banned accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation that utilized ChatGPT for generating political content.
In a first, OpenAI removes influence operations tied to Russia, China and IsraelAI 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 kills Iranian accounts spreading US election disinfoOpenAI has banned accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation spreading disinformation about the US presidential elections.
How GenAI makes foreign influence campaigns on social media even worseForeign influence campaigns leverage social media manipulation strategies, including generative AI, to shape public opinion and disrupt the democratic process leading up to the 2024 election.
What's astroturfing? The deceptive campaign strategy, explainedAstroturfing manipulates public perception by creating a false sense of grassroots support, particularly through social media.
How GenAI makes foreign influence campaigns on social media even worseForeign influence campaigns leverage social media manipulation strategies, including generative AI, to shape public opinion and disrupt the democratic process leading up to the 2024 election.
What's astroturfing? The deceptive campaign strategy, explainedAstroturfing manipulates public perception by creating a false sense of grassroots support, particularly through social media.
X Could Prove to Be Worth More Than $44B to Musk and His CompaniesThe Bolivia coup was supported by fake Twitter accounts to undermine democratic processes and legitimize violence against dissenters.
Fact check: Images don't show Hezbollah strikes on Israel DW 09/25/2024Recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in numerous casualties and the spread of misleading information on social media.
What is the dead internet conspiracy?The dead internet theory suggests that much of online content is generated by bots, raising concerns about real human interaction.
The Tories have left the stage but their toxic cultural legacy is doing an encore | Stewart LeeRestore Trust is attempting to influence the National Trust with opaque funding and right-leaning agendas.
Deepfake democracy: Behind the AI trickery shaping India's 2024 electionAI is being used for deceptive tactics in Indian electionsDeepfakes are a growing concern in shaping election outcomes
The Tories have left the stage but their toxic cultural legacy is doing an encore | Stewart LeeRestore Trust is attempting to influence the National Trust with opaque funding and right-leaning agendas.
Deepfake democracy: Behind the AI trickery shaping India's 2024 electionAI is being used for deceptive tactics in Indian electionsDeepfakes are a growing concern in shaping election outcomes
OpenAI says Iran tried to influence US elections with ChatGPTOpenAI banned accounts involved in an Iranian influence campaign using ChatGPT to manipulate US political discourse.
US accuses Russian state media of meddling in 2024 election DW 09/04/2024The US has sanctioned Russians for election interference efforts aimed at influencing the 2024 Presidential Election.
OpenAI says Iran tried to influence US elections with ChatGPTOpenAI banned accounts involved in an Iranian influence campaign using ChatGPT to manipulate US political discourse.
US accuses Russian state media of meddling in 2024 election DW 09/04/2024The US has sanctioned Russians for election interference efforts aimed at influencing the 2024 Presidential Election.
China is pushing divisive political messages online using fake U.S. votersA 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 AmericansRussia 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. votersA 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 AmericansRussia utilized AI-powered fake social media accounts to spread disinformation, highlighting concerns over the scalability and impact of AI in propaganda efforts.
Man posing as teen YouTuber gets 17 years for horrific global sextortion schemeA man was sentenced to 17 years for masterminding a massive sextortion scheme targeting hundreds of children worldwide.
Malicious foreign actors exploit US entities to push disinformation, IC warnsElection interference continues to be a national security concern, highlighted by foreign actors leveraging digital operations through social media platforms.
Bot or not: Are fake accounts swaying voters towards Reform UK?Fake accounts supporting a political party exist on various social media platforms, generating suspicion and accusations of distorting online conversations.
Malicious foreign actors exploit US entities to push disinformation, IC warnsElection interference continues to be a national security concern, highlighted by foreign actors leveraging digital operations through social media platforms.
Bot or not: Are fake accounts swaying voters towards Reform UK?Fake accounts supporting a political party exist on various social media platforms, generating suspicion and accusations of distorting online conversations.
Meta Shares Update on Detected Foreign Influence OperationsFindings suggest China-based groups funded by the government aim to influence global opinion using social media platforms, raising concerns about TikTok's potential threat.
Microsoft GM on AI and elections: 'There will be fakes'Trolls will use AI to influence elections, with simple manipulations being effectiveAI audio lacks contextual clues, making it difficult for the audience to evaluate
China's Advancing Efforts to Influence the U.S. Election Raise AlarmsChinese accounts are posing online as American Trump supporters to influence U.S. politics.China is adopting tactics to target specific candidates and parties like Biden to sow division
Fake News Reports and Videos Seek to Undermine the Paris OlympicsRussia's disinformation campaign against the Summer Olympics and Paris highlights the potential threat of spreading false information using various techniques.
How to Spot and Counteract Engagement Farming on Social MediaEngagement farming on social media manipulates and exploits genuine interactions for attention, but can be countered by recognizing disingenuous tactics.
U.S. and Allies Target Russian Bots Working to Spread PropagandaCovert Russian influence operation disrupted using artificial intelligence for propaganda spreading.
AI Has Unlocked a Level of Facebook Pandering Previously Unknown to ScienceAI-generated social media content can pander to specific demographics and manipulate emotions for virality.