Politicsscore 719·7 metrosupdated 2h ago

AI-Generated Disinformation Videos Target Senate Candidates Ahead of Midterms

Disinformation videos linked to Russia are exploiting real individuals to malign Democratic Senate candidates Sherrod Brown and James Talarico. These AI-manipulated clips are spreading false claims as voters approach the midterm elections.

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