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AI-Driven Propaganda: China and Russia's Low-Quality Campaigns

11/19/2025

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Graphika's new report finds state-sponsored online propaganda campaigns from China and Russia increasingly use artificial intelligence, but the produced content remains low-quality.
The nine influence operations analyzed show AI-generated materials, including fake news websites and videos, fail to engage audiences effectively.
Despite low engagement, the report highlights the scalability of these operations, enabling mass content creation.
The report notes that major AI chatbots often cite state-sponsored Russian news outlets.

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Story summary

Graphika's new report finds state-sponsored online propaganda campaigns from China and Russia increasingly use artificial intelligence, but the produced content remains low-quality.
The nine influence operations analyzed show AI-generated materials, including fake news websites and videos, fail to engage audiences effectively.
Despite low engagement, the report highlights the scalability of these operations, enabling mass content creation.
The report notes that major AI chatbots often cite state-sponsored Russian news outlets.