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Russia’s AI-Powered Disinformation Blitz Targets 2024 Paris Olympics
Russia is supercharging its disinformation campaign ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics using AI. Microsoft’s report highlights how Russian actors are producing fake content to incite fear and disparage the International Olympic Committee. With deepfakes and bogus news, Russian disinformation is reaching new heights.
Hot Take:
Russia’s disinformation squad has gone full Terminator, and it looks like Tom Cruise is leading the charge! Who knew the 2024 Paris Olympics would have a prequel called “Mission Impossible: Fact or Fiction?”
Key Points:
- Russia is leveraging AI to spread disinformation ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Storm-1679, a Russia-affiliated group, released a fake documentary spoofing “Olympus Has Fallen” on Telegram.
- The disinformation campaign included AI-generated content impersonating credible news outlets and public figures like Tom Cruise.
- Fake news videos and articles are being created to stoke fears of terrorism and violence at the Games.
- Russia’s use of generative AI for disinformation builds on a long history of Olympic meddling.
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