U.S. and allies dismantle Russian 'bot farm' using AI

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The U.S. and allies dismantled a Russian 'bot farm' using AI to manage nearly 1,000 covert accounts on social network X. The operation was traced back to a Russian FSB officer and a former RT editor. The FBI seized control of two web domains used in the scheme. The agencies advised social media companies to enhance detection methods for automated behavior. AI helped Russian propagandists evade detection software.


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