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U.S. Special Operations Command Seeks AI-Generated Deep Fake Personas for Intelligence Gathering, Army’s ISR Task Force Involved

Oct 17, 2024, 03:18 PM

U.S. Special Operations Command is exploring the development of AI-generated social media users that would appear as unique, recognizable individuals for intelligence-gathering purposes. This initiative, reported by The Intercept, aims to create deep fake online personas that could be utilized on various social media platforms. The Pentagon's interest in fabricating these digital identities raises questions about their potential role in manipulating public perception and information dissemination. Additionally, the Army’s ISR Task Force is looking to apply artificial intelligence to intelligence data sets, further indicating a broader trend within the military to leverage AI technologies for operational advantages.