Apparently fake social media accounts boost Azerbaijan before Cop29
Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 is supported by fake social media accounts, overshadowing genuine criticism of its climate policies and human rights violations.
Azerbaijan'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 Cop29
Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 is supported by fake social media accounts, overshadowing genuine criticism of its climate policies and human rights violations.
USC researchers offer a glimpse inside the right-wing echo chamber on X and Telegram
Researchers found evidence of thousands of coordinated accounts on X and Telegram promoting right-wing narratives.
Fact check: How to spot fake news ahead of EU elections DW 05/12/2024
Fake 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.
USC researchers offer a glimpse inside the right-wing echo chamber on X and Telegram
Researchers found evidence of thousands of coordinated accounts on X and Telegram promoting right-wing narratives.
Fact check: How to spot fake news ahead of EU elections DW 05/12/2024
Fake 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.
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.
OpenAI Blocks 20 Global Malicious Campaigns Using AI for Cybercrime and Disinformation
OpenAI 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 Propaganda
OpenAI 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 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 kills Iranian accounts spreading US election disinfo
OpenAI 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 campaigns
OpenAI 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 Disinformation
OpenAI 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 Propaganda
OpenAI 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 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 kills Iranian accounts spreading US election disinfo
OpenAI 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 worse
Foreign 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, explained
Astroturfing 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 worse
Foreign 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, explained
Astroturfing manipulates public perception by creating a false sense of grassroots support, particularly through social media.
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.
Malicious foreign actors exploit US entities to push disinformation, IC warns
Election 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 warns
Election 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 Operations
Findings 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 effective
AI audio lacks contextual clues, making it difficult for the audience to evaluate
China's Advancing Efforts to Influence the U.S. Election Raise Alarms
Chinese 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
How generative AI could help foreign adversaries influence US elections - Poynter
Foreign adversaries are using bots and trolls to infiltrate social media platforms and influence U.S. elections.
Generative AI has the potential to fuel social media manipulation in future elections, making it easier and cheaper to create content for influence campaigns.
Fake News Reports and Videos Seek to Undermine the Paris Olympics
Russia'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 Media
Engagement 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 Propaganda
Covert Russian influence operation disrupted using artificial intelligence for propaganda spreading.
AI Has Unlocked a Level of Facebook Pandering Previously Unknown to Science
AI-generated social media content can pander to specific demographics and manipulate emotions for virality.