Deepfakes and Discord: US Sanctions Russian and Iranian Entities for Election Meddling Mayhem
The US has sanctioned Russia’s Center for Geopolitical Expertise for using GenAI disinformation operations aimed at the 2024 US Presidential election. With deepfakes and a hundred-strong website network, they attempted to sow discord. Now, their US assets are frozen. Who knew GenAI would be the new election meddler in town?
Hot Take:
Looks like the 2024 US Presidential election is shaping up to be a real “GenAI-thon” with a side of “deepfake drama” served hot by our Eastern friends! Who knew disinformation could be so high-tech and yet so familiar? It’s like the Cold War had a baby with a sci-fi movie, and we’re all invited to the premiere. Pass the popcorn!
Key Points:
- The US sanctioned Russia’s Center for Geopolitical Expertise (CGE) for using GenAI in election disinformation.
- The CGE, directed by Valery Korovin, was supported by Russia’s GRU and used deepfakes to target the 2024 US elections.
- The GRU facilitated a network of US-based individuals to support CGE’s AI infrastructure.
- Iran’s CDPC was also sanctioned for influence operations aiming to incite tensions before the 2024 elections.
- OFAC reiterated the US commitment to countering foreign interference in democratic processes.
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