Russian Disinformation Network Manipulates AI Chatbots to Spread Propaganda
A report reveals that Russian propaganda has infiltrated major AI chatbots, leveraging fake narratives to influence global information systems.
- The Russian disinformation network 'Pravda,' also known as 'Portal Kombat,' has manipulated AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini to propagate pro-Kremlin narratives.
- Researchers found that AI chatbots repeated false information from Pravda in over 33% of tested cases, with some directly citing Pravda as a source.
- The network uses a technique called 'LLM grooming,' flooding AI training datasets with millions of fabricated articles to skew chatbot outputs.
- Among the false claims spread were debunked narratives about U.S. bioweapons labs in Ukraine and Ukrainian President Zelensky banning Truth Social in the country.
- Experts warn the manipulation threatens democratic discourse, as younger populations increasingly rely on AI chatbots for information.