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00:02Pro-Russian propaganda group Storm 1679 has been exploiting major news events
00:07to push disinformation, according to Politico.
00:09The group has been monitored by Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center since 2022
00:12for impersonating news outlets, non-profits, and government agencies to spread propaganda.
00:17This year, Storm 1679 created fake content tied to Germany's snap elections,
00:22Moldova's upcoming parliamentary vote, and the Ukraine war during a Trump-Putin meeting.
00:27NewsGuard reported the group has produced pro-crime videos since early 2024
00:30using AI-generated celebrity voice impersonations and deepfakes.
00:35Some videos gained traction online despite being debunked.
00:38President Donald Trump and Elon Musk shared one fake e-news video
00:41about U.S.-funded celebrity visits to Ukraine before it was exposed.
00:45Experts warn that these campaigns highlight the growing threat of AI-driven disinformation,
00:50undermining public trust in credible sources.
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