Russian Forces Use AI to Produce Deepfake Victory Videos in Ukraine
Original headline: Russian Invaders Use AI To Make Deepfake Videos Of Triumphs In Ukraine
Russian invading troops have increased their use of OpenAI and Bytedance text-to-video AI tools to create fabricated videos that claim they have captured Ukrainian territory. The deepfake clips are being circulated as propaganda to portray false victories.
AI-generated deepfakes are being weaponized for war propaganda, raising the risk of misinformation in conflict zones.
Research angleHow do AI-generated deepfake videos affect public perception of conflict severity? — Protection Motivation Theory
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