Beware random inflammatory questions on social media – they may come from a threat actor
With the US presidential election looming, China is stepping up its disinformation game with increased use of AI, Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center reports.today that found Chinese state-linked individuals have upped the amount of AI being used to create misinformation and have also started to pose as Americans while asking divisive questions on US domestic issues via social media.
While Microsoft believes the impact of these efforts will be limited,"China's increasing experimentation in augmenting memes, videos, and audio will likely continue – and may prove more effective down the line."Days after half a billion Asians went to the polls, Big Tech promises to counter 2024 election misinformation
"While Chinese cyber actors have long conducted reconnaissance of US political institutions, we are prepared to see influence actors interact with Americans for engagement and to potentially research perspectives on US politics," MTAC said in the report.
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