Russians utilize AI to spread disinformation | Ukraine Update: Day 869

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As the conflict in Ukraine reaches day 869, a significant development has taken place. The Russian-backed “Farm” utilizing AI to spread misinformation has been shut down by American officials in partnership with the cyber security forces of the Netherlands and Canada. This operation, powered by the AI, created nearly 8,000 fake social media accounts, usually Twitter, to spread pro-Russian propaganda and misinformation. The Russian propagandists were able to automate content creation using software like M orator, mimicking authentic online profiles and mirroring disinformation from other fake accounts.

The primary messages disseminated by these fake AI-powered bots were designed to justify the Russian aggression against the democratic world, echoing false narratives that Russia is not the enemy, and that the country is peaceful and seeks to collaborate with the US and other nations. The goal was to create doubt, confusion, and discord among American users, as well as between the US and European countries. This Russian informational warfare aims to exploit the vulnerability of people in democratic countries, who have access to a wide range of information sources, but are often unaware of the dangers of misinformation. It seeks to erode trust and unity among nations, creating an environment conducive to Russian cyber terrorism. It is crucial that we acknowledge this reality and work together to combat this threat.

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