AI-Generated Media Reportedly Used in Russian Disinformation Campaign in Moldova
September 18, 2024
Russian-linked entities allegedly deployed AI-generated images and videos to spread disinformation aimed at swaying Moldova’s referendum on E.U. membership. The AI-enhanced media campaign included fabricated stories and doctored visuals, the purpose of which was reportedly designed to amplify fear and undermine pro-E.U. sentiment in the days leading up to the referendum.
- Alleged deployer
- russia-backed-influencers, maria-zakharova, ilan-shor, government-of-russia
- Alleged developer
- unknown-ai-developers
- Alleged harmed parties
- pro-eu-moldovans, moldovan-general-public, maia-sandu, government-of-moldova, electoral-integrity, democracy, dumitru-alaiba
Source
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