A major tech company has revealed that Russian operatives exploited its AI-powered chatbot to coordinate with superiors, offering rare direct evidence of Moscow-backed influence operations that had previously gone unlinked to Russia. The disclosure highlights how generative AI tools can be weaponized for covert disinformation efforts, raising concerns about the unintended consequences of widely available artificial intelligence. Investigators say the chatbot’s logs exposed discussions between operatives and their handlers, providing a clearer picture of how foreign actors manipulate digital platforms. The case underscores growing challenges in detecting and countering sophisticated cyber and information warfare tactics.
The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.
