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X Removes Russian-Linked AI Deepfakes Targeting Sen. Brown

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Russian-linked AI videos misused the names of Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and James Talarico (D-Texas) to spread disinformation.
Clemson professor Darren Linvill said the videos likely originated from the Russian Storm-1516 network.
Social media platform X removed the posts and suspended the users for rule violations.
Former staffer Haya Akbik said the claims are completely false and damage the senator’s reputation.
James Talarico’s spokesperson JT Ennis said the AI deepfakes slander him to protect a corrupt political system.

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Russian-linked AI videos misused the names of Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and James Talarico (D-Texas) to spread disinformation.
Clemson professor Darren Linvill said the videos likely originated from the Russian Storm-1516 network.
Social media platform X removed the posts and suspended the users for rule violations.
Former staffer Haya Akbik said the claims are completely false and damage the senator’s reputation.
James Talarico’s spokesperson JT Ennis said the AI deepfakes slander him to protect a corrupt political system.