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Russia produced most AI content to sway presidential vote, US intelligence official says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Russia produced most AI content to sway presidential vote, US intelligence official says

A U.S. intelligence official revealed that Russia has produced the most AI content to influence the U.S. presidential election, with a focus on boosting Donald Trump and denigrating Kamala Harris. This AI content includes text, pictures, and videos that appear to be created by humans. Russia is considered a sophisticated actor in this field and had a better understanding of how U.S. elections work. China, on the other hand, uses AI content to shape global views but not to sway U.S. election outcomes. Iran has also used AI to generate posts for social media and inauthentic news articles targeting American voters on polarizing issues and presidential candidates.

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Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says

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.

Microsoft says China using AI to sow division in US

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft says China using AI to sow division in US

China is intensifying its use of artificial intelligence-generated content and fake social media accounts to fuel division in the United States and other countries, according to a report from Microsoft's threat center. By using these tactics, China aims to sow discord and potentially influence the outcome of the US presidential election. The report also reveals that China is increasingly utilizing AI-generated content to achieve its objectives globally. Additionally, the report highlights North Korea's adoption of AI for cyberattacks and military intelligence gathering.

Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have slowly begun

Reuters · 1y ago

Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have slowly begun

Microsoft has reported finding Russian online campaigns targeting the upcoming US presidential election. The activity, which includes disseminating divisive content aimed at US audiences, has been ongoing for the past 45 days. Despite being slower than previous elections, researchers believe this could be just the beginning of more interference. The Kremlin denied claims of orchestrating campaigns to sway the 2016 and 2020 elections. The Russian embassy in Washington has not yet commented on the report.

AI-generated song mocking Trump's latest arrest tops iTunes chart

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

AI-generated song mocking Trump's latest arrest tops iTunes chart

A parody rap song that features an AI-generated Donald Trump mocking the former US President's latest arrest in an alleged racketeering case to overturn the outcome of Georgia's vote count in the 2020 presidential election, has landed a No. 2 spot on the iTunes chart.

Microsoft warns China will use AI to try to influence US elections

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Microsoft warns China will use AI to try to influence US elections

Microsoft has warned in a recent report that China is using AI-generated media to influence elections in East Asian countries and the US. The report highlights instances of AI-generated memes, videos, and audio created by Chinese propaganda actors to generate outrage and sway elections. Chinese government-linked accounts have also posted AI-generated media pieces to create chaos in the US. Microsoft suggests that these accounts may be gathering intelligence about voting demographics. While the threat remains low, these efforts may become more effective in the future. This report follows a US Office of the Director of National Intelligence assessment highlighting China's attempts to undermine democracy and extend its influence.

Did a computer write this? Book industry grapples with AI

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Did a computer write this? Book industry grapples with AI

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the publishing industry, specifically in the context of AI-generated content is concerning. The use of AI writing programs raises concerns about copyright issues and the quality of the content produced. While some authors express skepticism and dismiss the threat for now, there are legal clashes around ownership of AI-generated content. The article also explores the complexities of translation using AI and mentions the efforts made by Amazon to address the involvement of AI in book production.

Nvidia CEO says not attending Trump's inauguration

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Nvidia CEO says not attending Trump's inauguration

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will not attend the US presidential inauguration, choosing instead to celebrate the Lunar New Year with employees. He recently discussed increasing production of Nvidia's AI chips with TSMC. Nvidia's growth faces potential challenges from new US export restrictions on AI chips, targeting countries like China. These restrictions, introduced during Biden's administration and likely supported by the incoming Trump administration, aim to limit advanced chip exports to protect US interests.

TikTok a US security threat, says Trump, similar to Facebook -CNBC

Reuters · 1y ago

TikTok a US security threat, says Trump, similar to Facebook -CNBC

Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has described the popular short video app TikTok as a national security threat but likened it to other social media platforms such as Facebook. Lawmakers are considering a bill that would give TikTok's owner, ByteDance, six months to divest the app. The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on the legislation this week. Trump claimed that banning TikTok would benefit Facebook, a platform he has criticized in the past. President Joe Biden has indicated he would sign the bill once it is approved. TikTok argues that the proposed legislation effectively amounts to a ban.

Election advertisers need to mandatorily disclose AI-generated content: Google

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Election advertisers need to mandatorily disclose AI-generated content: Google

Google will require election advertisers to add clear and conspicuous disclosures in ads containing AI-generated content starting mid-November. This policy applies to image, video, and audio content across Google's platforms. The move comes amid concerns about deepfakes and manipulated information campaigns using AI. Google-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant noted increased AI use in manipulative campaigns. Google has faced criticism for misinformation and is enhancing transparency measures ahead of the upcoming US presidential election.

Better US-India relationship has a clear China lens

Money Control

Money Control · 10m ago

Better US-India relationship has a clear China lens

PM Modi's recent visit to the US showcased the progress in India-US relations. However, it is important to analyze how the US perceives India beyond the diplomatic language. Both US Presidential candidates, Trump and Harris, have not explicitly stated their stance on India. The US Integrated Country Strategy outlines America's perspective on India in light of the challenge posed by China. India needs to be concerned about how its evolving relationship with Russia will be perceived by the US.

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