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#cop29

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.

Fact check: Suspicious accounts influencing COP29-debates DW 11/15/2024

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.

Fact check: Suspicious accounts influencing COP29-debates DW 11/15/2024

Azerbaijan's fossil fuel dependency contradicts its green energy claims at COP29, raising skepticism around its climate commitment.
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#misinformation

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.
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#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.

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.
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#election-2024

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.
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X Could Prove to Be Worth More Than $44B to Musk and His Companies

The 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 09/25/2024

Recent 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.
#political-influence

The Tories have left the stage but their toxic cultural legacy is doing an encore | Stewart Lee

Restore 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 election

AI is being used for deceptive tactics in Indian elections
Deepfakes are a growing concern in shaping election outcomes

The Tories have left the stage but their toxic cultural legacy is doing an encore | Stewart Lee

Restore 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 election

AI is being used for deceptive tactics in Indian elections
Deepfakes are a growing concern in shaping election outcomes
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#us-elections

OpenAI says Iran tried to influence US elections with ChatGPT

OpenAI 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 09/04/2024

The US has sanctioned Russians for election interference efforts aimed at influencing the 2024 Presidential Election.

OpenAI says Iran tried to influence US elections with ChatGPT

OpenAI 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 09/04/2024

The US has sanctioned Russians for election interference efforts aimed at influencing the 2024 Presidential Election.
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#disinformation-campaigns

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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Man posing as teen YouTuber gets 17 years for horrific global sextortion scheme

A man was sentenced to 17 years for masterminding a massive sextortion scheme targeting hundreds of children worldwide.
#election-interference

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.
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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.
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