Russia Intensifies AI-Driven Disinformation Campaigns Impersonating News Outlets
Russia Intensifies AI-Driven Disinformation Campaigns Impersonating News Outlets A sophisticated pro-Russia propaganda network, identified as Storm-1679, is actively creating fake news websites that mimic legitimate media organizations to spread disinformation, according to a recent report by misinformation tracking firm NewsGuard, cited by Politico. This ongoing operation involves the creation of deceptive digital platforms designed to replicate major news outlets such as ABC News, the BBC, and Politico, which are then used to disseminate fabricated stories. The group is also leveraging…