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Topic: disinformation

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Tuesday, 7/7, 10:26 AM

AI-Made Fake Soldiers Are Spreading Across Social Media, for Scams and Propaganda

Convincing but entirely fabricated 'service members,' generated by artificial intelligence, are racking up large followings on social platforms before being exposed.
Researchers say the fake personas are used to run romance scams, drive paid subscriptions and spread political propaganda, exploiting the trust that a uniform still commands.

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