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AI amplifies global propaganda, challenging Washington's response

An op-ed by Josh A. Goldstein and Renée DiResta in Foreign Affairs discusses the evolving landscape of propaganda. They highlight how governments are increasingly leveraging a combination of traditional methods, social media, covert networks, influencers, and artificial intelligence to manipulate public opinion. The authors argue that as AI amplifies the speed and scope of global propaganda, Washington is failing to adequately address this growing challenge. AI

IMPACT AI's role in accelerating propaganda necessitates a re-evaluation of national security strategies and public awareness campaigns.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an opinion piece discussing the impact of AI on propaganda and government response.

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AI amplifies global propaganda, challenging Washington's response

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  1. CSET (Georgetown — Center for Security & Emerging Tech) TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ly ·

    The Triumph of Tech-Fueled Propaganda

    <p>CSET’s Josh A. Goldstein co-authored an op-ed with Renée DiResta in Foreign Affairs. The article examines how foreign influence operations are evolving as governments combine traditional propaganda, social media, covert networks, influencers, and artificial intelligence to sha…