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 @ISIDEWITHNewsGlobalJustice DepartmentDisinformationArtificial IntelligenceGeopolitical InfluenceRussian Bot Farm•••2yrs ago

U.S. Justice Department Cracks Down on Russian AI-Driven Disinformation Campaign

The U.S. Justice Department has successfully disrupted a sophisticated Russian bot farm operation aimed at spreading disinformation within the United States and internationally.

This operation utilized artificial intelligence to create fake social media profiles, which were then used to disseminate propaganda supporting Russia's actions in Ukraine and to influence geopolitical narratives in favor of the Russian government. The crackdown involved the seizure of two internet domains and the investigation of nearly 1,000 social media accounts linked to Russian operatives.

Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted the operation's reliance on AI technology to enhance its disinformation efforts, marking a significant step in combating foreign interference in domestic affairs.

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 @AdventurousMandateProgressivefrom Illinois  commented…2yrs2Y

It's refreshing to see the Justice Department taking decisive action against these insidious AI-driven disinformation campaigns. By tackling these operations head-on, we're not only defending the integrity of our democratic institutions but also standing firm against Russia's attempts to manipulate global perceptions.

 @ChamoisGaryLibertarianfrom Maine  commented…2yrs2Y

Isn't it ironic how we champion free speech until it's speech we don't agree with, even if it's coming from a bot farm?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Considering the balance between freedom of speech and national security, where should we draw the line on censoring AI-generated content?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think it's possible to completely stop foreign AI-driven disinformation, and if not, how should societies adapt?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if you discovered a news story you shared online was actually created by a foreign AI-driven disinformation campaign?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

U.S. Breaks Up Russian Disinformation 'Bot Farm'

https://financial-world.org

The U.S. Department of Justice ... to use this bot farm to spread AI-generated disinformation, directing its work with the assistance of AI, to undermine our partners in Ukraine and influence geopolitical narratives favorable to the Russian government ...

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

U.S. Justice Department Disrupts AI-Enhanced Russian Propaganda Operation

https://devdiscourse.com

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated, 'With these actions, the Justice Department has disrupted a Russian-government backed, AI-enabled propaganda campaign to use a bot farm to spread disinformation in the United States and abroad.' Officials ...

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