Description: In early March 2024, a network named CopyCop began publishing modified news stories using AI, altering content to spread partisan biases and disinformation. These articles, initially from legitimate sources, were manipulated by AI models, possibly developed by OpenAI, to disseminate Russian propaganda. Over 19,000 articles were published, targeting divisive political issues and creating false narratives.
Entities
View all entitiesAlleged: OpenAI and ChatGPT developed an AI system deployed by CopyCop and Russia-linked network, which harmed General public , Journalism and Democracy.
Incident Stats
Incident ID
680
Report Count
2
Incident Date
2024-03-01
Editors
Daniel Atherton
Incident Reports
Reports Timeline
recordedfuture.com · 2024
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In early March 2024, Insikt Group identified a malign influence network, CopyCop, skillfully leveraging inauthentic media outlets in the US, UK, and France. This network is suspected to be operated from Russia and is likely aligned with th…
economist.com · 2024
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In the 1980s the kgb had a well-worn method for pumping disinformation around the world. "We preferred to work on genuine documents," recalled Oleg Kalugin, a former kgb general, "with some additions and changes." That method has not change…
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