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politics-and-policy1 month ago•3 min saved

Israel enlists ex-Trump adviser to mold AI narratives

Israel has launched a multimillion-dollar effort led by Brad Parscale, a former Trump campaign manager, to shape how AI platforms portray the country. Parscale’s team created nine websites and even a mock AI platform to seed Israel-friendly content that AI systems like ChatGPT could surface, aiming to influence online discourse. While insiders say the strategy helps ensure structured, well-sourced information is more retrievable by AI, the exact impact on AI outputs remains unclear. Israel has paid about $9 million and renewed the contract, with further steps including text campaigns and digital ads, as Netanyahu prioritizes a robust social-media push. Public opinion in the U.S. remains increasingly unfavorable toward Israel according to Pew.

via Axios|

#ai #brad-parscale #influence-campaign

world2 months ago•9 min saved

Trump Circle’s Greenland Gambit Draws Danish Scrutiny

Three Trump allies openly pursuing business and policy in Greenland—Drew Horn’s data-center project, Thomas Dans’s Arctic outreach and government role, and Chris Cox’s pro-Trump campaigning—have drawn Danish scrutiny as Denmark summoned a U.S. diplomat; the episode underscores how Trump associates blend business and policy in Greenland amid rising Arctic interest.

via The New York Times|

#arctic #denmark #donald-trump

world9 months ago•0 min saved

Denmark Summons U.S. Diplomat Over Greenland Influence Allegations

Denmark summoned a U.S. diplomat over concerns that influence campaigns aimed at Greenland may be intended to sow discord between Denmark and Greenland, highlighting tensions over Greenland's strategic importance.

via The Washington Post|

#denmark #diplomatic-dispute #greenland

international-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Israel Used Fake Social Media to Influence U.S. Lawmakers on Gaza War

Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs secretly funded a $2 million influence campaign using fake social media accounts to sway U.S. lawmakers and public opinion in favor of Israel's actions in the Gaza war. The operation, which targeted over a dozen members of Congress, was carried out by the political marketing firm Stoic and involved generating pro-Israel posts using AI tools like ChatGPT. The campaign has been disrupted by Meta and OpenAI.

via The New York Times|

#gaza-war #influence-campaign #international-politics

international-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Russia's Tactics Aim to Deter Attendance at Paris Olympics: Report"

A Microsoft report reveals that Russia, banned from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to the war in Ukraine, is conducting a secret influence campaign to discredit the Games and incite fears of terrorism. The campaign includes fake documentaries, deepfake videos, and fabricated news reports, aiming to undermine the International Olympic Committee and deter spectators from attending. This effort is part of a long history of Russian attempts to degrade international competitions when they cannot participate.

via NBC News|

#influence-campaign #international-news #microsoft-report

cryptocurrencypolitics2 years ago•5 min saved

"2024 Election: Mysterious Crypto Group's Lobbying Surge"

A new mysterious nonprofit group called the Cedar Innovation Foundation, backed by the crypto industry, has set up a mailing address near Washington, D.C., and is ramping up lobbying efforts ahead of the 2024 elections. The group, heavily funded by crypto industry players, has launched advertisements against lawmakers critical of crypto and quietly hired strategists to fight on its behalf. With the crypto industry aiming to influence Congress and spending millions on lobbying, the foundation's efforts have drawn criticism from opponents who view it as a "dark money" campaign.

via CNBC|

#2024-election #cryptocurrency #cryptocurrencypolitics

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

China's Successful Campaign to Influence Utah's Politics.

China's covert efforts to influence policy and raise its stature worldwide have been successful in Utah, where it has cultivated relationships with state and local officials and lawmakers, allowing Beijing to delay legislation it didn't like and ditch resolutions that expressed dissatisfaction with its actions. The Chinese Communist Party's hyperlocal influence campaign puts local leaders at risk of manipulation and poses a threat to national security. The US intelligence community has noted that China is "redoubling" local influence campaigns amid tense relations with the federal government.

via New York Post |

#china #fbi #influence-campaign

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

"AP report reveals China's growing influence in Utah"

China's influence campaign in Utah has been successful in building relationships with officials and winning legislative and public relations victories. Utah lawmakers have delayed legislation Beijing didn't like, nixed resolutions conveying displeasure with China's actions, and expressed support in ways that enhanced the Chinese government's image. China's success in Utah shows "how pervasive and persistent China has been in trying to influence America," said a retired FBI counterintelligence agent. Experts say Beijing's campaign is widespread and tailored to local communities, and part of a broader trend of targeting "sub-national" governments.

via The Associated Press|

#china #fbi #influence-campaign