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Malicious AI Swarms Undermine Democracy, Experts Warn

2/15/2026

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Malicious AI swarms threaten democratic discourse by generating realistic social-media interactions that persuade users to follow inauthentic accounts.
These agents tailor content to individuals, creating the illusion of broad agreement and undermining genuine public opinion.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, inaugurated Jan 20, 2025, experts say policies favor rapid AI deployment over regulation, and they urge data access and monetization limits.

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Story summary

Malicious AI swarms threaten democratic discourse by generating realistic social-media interactions that persuade users to follow inauthentic accounts.
These agents tailor content to individuals, creating the illusion of broad agreement and undermining genuine public opinion.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, inaugurated Jan 20, 2025, experts say policies favor rapid AI deployment over regulation, and they urge data access and monetization limits.