US DoJ Disrupts Russian AI-Enhanced Social Media Bot Farm, Seizes 968 Accounts and Two Domains

Jul 9, 2024, 03:12 PM

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced the disruption of a Russian operation that utilized fake social media profiles to disseminate pro-Kremlin messages. The operation involved the seizure of two domain names and 968 social media accounts. The Russian effort employed generative artificial intelligence to enhance the effectiveness of the disinformation campaign. This action was part of a broader international collaboration involving the FBI, Dutch, and Canadian partners, aimed at countering state-sponsored disinformation activities. The Justice Department's efforts highlight the global implications of manipulated media and misinformation, particularly in non-English speaking regions. The operation was linked to Russian entities RT and FSB.