For the first time, A.I.-generated personas, often used for corporate trainings, were detected in a state-aligned information campaign — opening a new chapter in online manipulation.
Tag: Rumors and Misinformation
How Finland Is Teaching a Generation to Spot Misinformation
The Nordic country is testing new ways to teach students about propaganda. Here’s what other countries can learn from its success.
The Lying Congressman
George Santos is stretching the tolerance for lies in U.S. politics.
The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s National Crusade Against Climate Action
The Texas Public Policy Foundation is shaping laws, running influence campaigns and taking legal action in a bid to promote fossil fuels.
Russia Reactivates Its Trolls and Bots Ahead of Tuesday’s Midterms
Researchers have identified a series of Russian information operations to influence American elections and, perhaps, erode support for Ukraine.
What Can US Democracy Learn From Brazil?
Both nations had presidents who attacked their elections. But their responses — and the aftermaths — were much different.
U.S. Program Aims to Keep Sensitive Weapons in Ukraine
Portable, lethal and high-tech munitions like Stinger and Javelin missiles are a focus of a monitoring program operating from the embassy in Kyiv.
Russia Intensifies Its Propaganda Campaign Against Ukraine
A new push by the Kremlin frames the war as a counterterrorism operation and seeks to rally Russians to support the fight, officials and researchers say.
What Are ‘Dirty Bombs’ and Why Is Russia Talking About Them?
The idea of radiological dispersal devices is not new, and Russia’s claim that Ukraine would build and use one has been met with scorn from the West.
Republicans’ Persistent 2020 Election Doubts
Hundreds of Republicans running for offices this year have questioned the 2020 election.