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Researcher builds anti-Russia AI disinformation machine for $400
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
A cyber security professional, known as Nea Paw, has created a project called CounterCloud to showcase the dangers of AI disinformation. The project used OpenAI's text generation technology and other AI tools to create tweets, articles, and even journalists to generate a counter-narrative to Russian messaging. Paw argues that widely available AI tools make it easier to create sophisticated information campaigns and that there is no easy solution to combat them. The use of AI-generated disinformation in political campaigns is a growing concern, and experts warn of the potential for AI-powered propaganda campaigns.
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Microsoft president Brad Smith says Russia is spreading Middle East disinformation
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, Russia has been spreading disinformation about the situation in the Middle East. He mentioned this during an international peace forum in Paris, where he discussed the role of tech giants in promoting peace. Smith highlighted the efforts of Microsoft and other companies in using AI to detect and combat manipulated content. He specifically mentioned instances of Russian campaigns against the Covid vaccine and disinformation in the Middle East. Smith also discussed the dilemma technology platforms face in dealing with disinformation.
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Explainer: What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Biden administration plans to regulate advanced AI models to protect against potential threats from China and Russia. Concerns include the use of AI-generated deepfakes for misinformation and promotion of disinformation campaigns. Additionally, there are worries about the use of advanced AI in creating biological weapons and enabling cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. The offensive use of AI is currently surpassing defensive measures, prompting the need for guardrails and protective actions.
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A Russia-linked network uses AI to rewrite real news stories
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
A network of websites called CopyCop has been accused of spreading disinformation by modifying news articles from legitimate sources using large language models, likely built by OpenAI. The articles were translated and edited to add a partisan bias. The network has ties to DC Weekly, a disinformation platform run by an American citizen who fled to Russia in 2016. This network published over 19,000 articles across 11 websites and has recently started producing targeted, human-generated content. While these efforts may not persuade discerning readers, AI-enabled forgeries are expected to improve in the future.
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Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says
Economic Times
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12m ago
Medial
Iran is engaging in online activities to influence the upcoming U.S. election, according to Microsoft. Their tactics include email phishing attacks targeting a presidential campaign, creating fake news sites, impersonating activists, and hacking government employees' accounts. The aim is to sow division and potentially sway American voters, particularly in swing states. Russia and China are also exploiting U.S. political polarization to advance their own divisive messaging. Concerns are raised about the use of generative AI technology to create fake content to mislead voters. U.S. intelligence officials warn that Russia remains the greatest threat for election disinformation.
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Elon Musk's X is the biggest purveyor of disinformation, EU official says
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to a European Union official, Elon Musk's platform X (formerly Twitter) is the largest source of fake news. The official urged Musk to comply with EU laws aimed at combating disinformation. Other platforms like Google, TikTok, Microsoft, and Meta also need to do more to tackle disinformation, particularly from Russia. The European Commission has called for big online platforms to address the risk of online meddling ahead of upcoming elections in several European countries. Twitter dropped out of the EU's Code of Practice on Disinformation, but they are still subject to the strict Digital Services Act.
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South Korea hosted summit warns of AI risks to democracy
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has labeled fake news and disinformation, fueled by AI and digital technology, as threats to democracy. At the Summit for Democracy in Seoul, Yoon emphasized the need for countries to share experiences and use technology to promote democracy, while also sounding the alarm on the violation of individual freedom and human rights. The conference aims to address democratic backsliding and erosion of rights. China criticized South Korea for inviting Taiwan's Digital Minister to contribute, as China considers Taiwan its own territory. Digital threats to democracy and countering disinformation were the focus of discussions, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighting the risks and Russia and China's involvement in manipulation campaigns.
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Resist Russian disinformation as elections loom, EU tells Big Tech
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The European Commission has urged tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and TikTok to take stronger action against Russian disinformation campaigns ahead of upcoming elections in Europe. Concerns have grown regarding the spread of fake news and disinformation ahead of parliamentary elections in Slovakia and Poland, as well as the European Parliament elections next year. The companies have submitted data on their efforts to combat fake news under the EU code of practice on disinformation. The call comes as Russia continues to engage in information warfare, polluting the information space with half-truths and lies.
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Meta fends off AI-aided deception as US election nears
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
Meta's security report reveals that Russia's attempts to use generative artificial intelligence for online deception campaigns have been unsuccessful. Facebook and Instagram's parent company has disrupted deceptive influence operations driven by AI-powered tactics. Concerns are growing about the potential use of generative AI to manipulate and confuse people during elections. Facebook has long been accused of being a platform for election disinformation. Russia, particularly since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, remains the primary source of coordinated inauthentic behavior on Facebook and Instagram. Meta emphasizes the need for a coordinated defense to combat misinformation across multiple platforms.
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Russia to deliver remaining S-400 air defence system squadrons by 2026-27
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Russia will deliver the remaining two squadrons of the S-400 air defense systems to India by 2026-27. Delayed due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, this was discussed in a meeting between Indian and Russian defense ministers. Under a 2018 deal, India was to receive all five squadrons by 2023, with deployments in northwest and east India to counter threats from China and Pakistan. The Indian Air Force has three S-400 squadrons currently deployed.
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DeepSeek's answers include Chinese propaganda, researchers say
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, reflects the Chinese Communist Party's views, according to researchers. It spreads propaganda and misinformation, particularly on sensitive topics like Taiwan and the Uyghur repression in Xinjiang. NewsGuard's report labels DeepSeek a "disinformation machine," noting that it often presents China's perspective. DeepSeek's responses generally align with the Chinese government's official stance, raising concerns about China's influence in global public opinion through new tech, paralleling concerns with TikTok.
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