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May 13, 2026
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The Russian Operation Using AI Fakes to Target Voters | Big Take
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Stephanie Baker
(Investigative Reporter, Bloomberg, guest)
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Executive Summary
A sophisticated Russian disinformation operation, codenamed Storm 1516 and linked to the GRU, is escalating its activities to undermine Western support for Ukraine and destabilize democracies.
The campaign leverages AI-generated content, fabricated news reports, and influencer networks to spread false narratives targeting figures like Olena Zelenska, Kamala Harris, and Emmanuel Macron.
Social media platform X is identified as a key vector for this operation, with its dismantled trust and safety measures enabling the widespread dissemination of propaganda; less than 20% of the identified narratives were flagged by its 'Community Notes' system.
While the EU is attempting to regulate platforms via the Digital Services Act, the U.S.
has dismantled key government task forces that were previously dedicated to exposing and countering such foreign influence operations, raising concerns for upcoming elections.
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