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politics15 days ago•3 min saved

Burnham Launches Information Defence Centre and Proposes Global AI Standards at UN

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence to combat Russian disinformation and pledged to lead efforts for global AI safety standards during his first UN General Assembly speech. While he framed Russia as the primary threat, critics note the role of US tech platforms in amplifying such content. The UK aims to broker international AI rules, though the US and China remain opposed to binding global frameworks.

via BBC|

#ai-regulation #andy-burnham #politics

politics1 year ago•9 min saved

Declassified Reports Link Clinton to Russia Collusion Plot

A declassified report reveals that a key email used to suggest Hillary Clinton's campaign conspired to link Trump to Russia was likely fabricated by Russian spies, undermining claims of a Clinton plot and highlighting Russian disinformation efforts during the 2016 election.

via The New York Times|

#clinton-emails #durham-report #politics

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

FBI Alerts Public to Foreign-Backed Election Misinformation Campaigns

The FBI has identified fake videos using its name and insignia to spread misinformation about the 2024 presidential election, likely created by a Russian disinformation group. These videos falsely claim voter fraud and security threats, aiming to undermine election integrity. The FBI emphasizes that these videos are not authentic and is working with law enforcement to protect the electoral process.

via CBS News|

#2024-elections #election #fbi

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

US Shuts Down Russian Bot Farm Spreading Disinformation on X

The U.S. Justice Department has disrupted a Russian propaganda campaign using AI to influence American public opinion and inflame election-year divisions. Nina Jankowicz of the American Sunlight Project discusses the evolving sophistication of foreign disinformation efforts and the need for greater transparency and regulation of social media platforms to combat these threats.

via PBS NewsHour|

#artificial-intelligence #election-security #politics

disinformation2 years ago•4 min saved

"Russia Targets Paris Olympics with Deepfake Tom Cruise in Disinformation Campaign"

A fake documentary narrated by an AI-generated Tom Cruise, titled "Olympics Has Fallen," is part of a Russian disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting the 2024 Paris Olympics. The film, created by groups linked to the Russian government, mixes fact and fiction to sow confusion and fear, and is being spread through social media and messaging apps. Microsoft researchers have identified the campaign and highlighted its use of AI and bots to amplify the disinformation.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #disinformation #microsoft

crime-politics-international-affairs2 years ago•8 min saved

"Rockford Stabbing Spree: Survivors Speak Out, Suspect Charged with Murder"

Survivors of an Illinois stabbing spree describe their fight for survival, with a mother crediting her son and dog for saving her life; former presidents and protesters attend Joe Biden’s fundraiser; Russian actors spread Princess Kate conspiracies; U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich has been detained in Russia for a year; Michigan lawmaker falsely labels March Madness athletes as 'illegal invaders'.

via NBC News|

#crime-politics-international-affairs #evan-gershkovich #illinois-stabbing

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"Ex-FBI Informant's Lawyers Accused of Aiding Potential Flight from US Amid Smirnov Indictment"

The Justice Department's recent allegations against a former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, for spreading misinformation designed to harm President Joe Biden after meeting with Russian intelligence officials has reignited debate over Russian involvement in unproven allegations of corrupt Ukraine dealings by Joe and Hunter Biden. Former U.S. intelligence officials who previously warned about Russian efforts to smear the Bidens feel vindicated by the recent allegations against Smirnov, despite no public evidence of Russian government involvement in the release of Hunter Biden's laptop materials. The emergence of the laptop and its contents, along with Smirnov's alleged lies, have become part of the ongoing political and legal battles surrounding the Bidens.

via NBC News|

#election-interference #fbi-informant #hunter-biden

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"MSNBC vindicates ex-intel officials' claim on Hunter Biden laptop; GOP's Biden impeachment website update; The Smirnov Affair and FBI's garbage analysis"

MSNBC claims that ex-intel officials were vindicated in their assertion that the Hunter Biden laptop story was Russian disinformation, following the DOJ's indictment of FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who allegedly had ties to Russian intelligence officials. The network revisited the open letter signed by 51 ex-intel officials in 2020, insisting that the published emails had "all the classic earmarks of a Russian information operation." NBC News, which previously dismissed the laptop story, has since verified its contents, including Hunter Biden's lavish spending.

via Fox News|

#fbi-informant #hunter-biden #indictment

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"French Agency Exposes Moscow-Linked Disinformation Network in Europe"

French agency Viginum uncovered a Russian disinformation network called "Portal Kombat" comprising at least 193 sites spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda to influence public opinion in Western countries, particularly regarding the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. The sites targeted Western countries supporting Ukraine and used automation to share content on social media, posing a significant threat to public debate. This discovery comes amid growing concerns about foreign interference and disinformation ahead of national elections in various countries.

via Euronews|

#foreign-interference #france #international-relations

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

"Intelligence Officials and Republicans Clash Over Hunter Biden Laptop Allegations"

A former top intelligence officer with oversight of threats ahead of the 2020 election said the Central Intelligence Agency had "no evidence" at the time that Hunter Biden's laptop had anything to do with a Russian disinformation campaign, despite claims from then-candidate Joe Biden's allies. The officer said claims that the Hunter Biden laptop story was Russian disinformation were not based on actual intelligence available at the time. The CIA rejected the idea that politics plays a role in Prepublication Classification Review Board decisions.

via Fox News|

#2020-election #cia #hunter-biden

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

GOP report alleges CIA involvement in discrediting Hunter Biden laptop story.

House Republicans are investigating how a CIA staffer interacted with former intelligence officials as they organized a public statement questioning whether a laptop with Hunter Biden emails was part of a Russian disinformation operation. The Republicans argue that the letter helped discredit the laptop story just before the 2020 election in support of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. The CIA has failed to respond to the committee's request for documents on the matter. The report also discusses how the letter was intended to help support Biden's presidency.

via CNN|

#2020-election #cia #house-republicans

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

The ongoing controversy surrounding Hunter Biden's laptop and its impact on US politics.

Politico has not responded to requests to change its headline from October 2020, which falsely implied that The New York Post's reporting on Hunter Biden's laptop was Russian disinformation. The headline was based on a letter signed by 51 former intelligence officials, including Antony Blinken, now Secretary of State, who reached out to former acting CIA Director Michael Morell to organize the letter. Morell testified that the letter was used to help Joe Biden by deflecting accusations about his involvement in overseas influence-peddling schemes. The authenticity of the laptop has since been confirmed by multiple news outlets.

via New York Post |

#hunter-biden #laptop #media-bias

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

GOP lawmakers seek answers on alleged effort to discredit Hunter Biden laptop story.

Republican lawmakers are seeking information from Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding a public letter signed by dozens of former intelligence officials weeks before the 2020 presidential election, which cast doubt on the Hunter Biden laptop story and suggested it could be Russian disinformation. The lawmakers claim that Blinken's outreach to former CIA deputy director Michael Morell set in motion the events that led to the issuance of the public statement. Democrats on the committee pushed back on the claims, stating that no part of Morell's interview demonstrated that Blinken or any other Biden campaign official asked Morell to write a letter about Hunter Biden's laptop.

via CNN|

#2020-election #antony-blinken #gop