Justice Department Disrupts Covert Russian Government-Operated AI Bot Farm
The Justice Department disrupted a Russian social media bot farm spreading disinformation globally. The operation seized domains, exposed technology, and highlighted Russian state involvement. Ongoing investigation and prosecution aim to counter disinformation.
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The Justice Department led a collaborative effort to disrupt a covert Russian government-operated social media bot farm designed to spread disinformation in the United States and abroad. The operation involved seizing domain names and searching social media accounts used by Russian actors to create fictitious profiles supporting Russian government objectives. The FBI, along with international partners, released a joint advisory detailing the technology behind the bot farm to help identify and prevent further misuse. The Justice Department emphasized its commitment to countering Russian aggression and protecting against disinformation campaigns. The investigation revealed the involvement of Russian state-run media and security services in orchestrating the bot farm to advance Russian government interests. The disruption marks a significant step in combating the criminal misuse of AI technology for spreading propaganda and disinformation. The Justice Department's investigation is ongoing, with prosecution led by various divisions within the department.
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3 commentsFacebook/Instagram reporting system works better. Well, after 30 years of the internet, what started out as helpful online community/resource has now sadly been weaponized. I miss the early web 2.0 days (2003 - 2009)
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