Pro-Russian propaganda group Storm-1679 has been exploiting major news events to push disinformation, according to Politico. The group has been monitored by Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center since 2022 for impersonating news outlets, nonprofits, and government agencies to spread propaganda. This year, Storm-1679 created fake content tied to Germany’s SNAP elections, Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary vote, and the Ukraine war during a Trump-Putin meeting. NewsGuard reported the group has produced pro-Kremlin videos since early 2024, using AI-generated celebrity voice impersonations and deepfakes. Some videos gained traction online, despite being debunked. President Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk shared one fake E! News video about U.S.-funded celebrity visits to Ukraine before it was exposed. Experts warn that these campaigns highlight the growing threat of AI-driven disinformation undermining public trust in credible sources.
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