AI-Generated Media Reportedly Used in Russian Disinformation Campaign in Moldova

September 18, 2024

Russian entities are accused of employing AI-generated deepfakes in a disinformation campaign targeting Moldova's EU membership referendum. The AI-altered media content, consisting of fabricated narratives and manipulated visuals, reportedly sought to stoke fear and weaken pro-EU sentiments prior to the referendum.

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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

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