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.