Chinese 'Spamouflage' Operation Targets U.S. Voters Ahead of 2024 Election, Graphika Reports

Sep 3, 2024, 12:36 PM

A Chinese social media influence operation, known as 'Spamouflage,' has intensified efforts to target U.S. voters ahead of the November 5, 2024 presidential election. Researchers say this operation involves impersonating American voters, denigrating U.S. politicians, and spreading divisive content across more than 50 platforms. New research by intelligence company Graphika highlights the scale and aggressiveness of this campaign, which aims to degrade and diminish U.S. politicians and institutions in the eyes of voters. The Chinese government-backed trolls are cultivating networks of fake social media users designed to mimic Americans and sway the political debate in the country. This prolific disinformation group has become more aggressive in its efforts to infiltrate and influence U.S. political conversations.