"Microsoft Warns: China's AI-Powered Disinformation Campaigns Target US Division"by

China is escalating its utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) to fuel discord in the United States, according to a recent report from Microsoft’s threat center.

Beijing has intensified its focus and sophistication in influence operations, with a particular emphasis on utilizing fake social media accounts and AI-generated content.

The report highlights China's efforts to poll American voters on divisive issues to potentially sway the outcome of the US presidential election in its favor. Additionally, Chinese influence operations opportunistically exploit events such as natural disasters to foster mistrust in the US government.

Despite these efforts, there is little evidence that China's influence operations have significantly impacted public opinion. However, the threat remains significant as major elections approach in countries like India, South Korea, and the United States.

Furthermore, the report notes North Korea's emerging use of AI for various malicious activities, including cryptocurrency theft and military intelligence gathering.

Overall, the report underscores the growing importance of understanding and mitigating the impact of AI-driven disinformation campaigns on global affairs.

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