Summary
AI-generated videos are being used to spread disinformation online, linked to Russian campaigns. These videos often mimic real people and promote misleading information about Western leaders and institutions.
Key Facts
- AI deepfake videos are used to spread misinformation, linked to Russian sources.
- A video featured a fake version of King's College London professor Dr. Alan Read speaking against European leaders.
- These videos target EU organizations and claim the Kyiv government is corrupt.
- The rise in such videos follows OpenAI's release of new video-generating software called Sora2.
- Second-tier apps cut prices and safety measures to compete in the market.
- TikTok removed AI-generated videos in Poland calling for the country's exit from the EU.
- The UK has raised concerns that Russian deepfakes might influence local elections.
- The increase in disinformation videos raises security concerns in the West.
