The US Department of Justice, in collaboration with international law enforcement, dismantled a Russian-government-backed propaganda campaign.

Nearly 1,000 fake social media accounts were used on Elon Musk's platform X to spread pro-Kremlin messages and undermine support for Ukraine.

The operation was funded by the Kremlin and run by Russian intelligence officers.

Generative AI was utilized to create fake social media profiles, with over 968 Twitter accounts generated between June 2022 and March 2024.

FBI Director Christopher Wray warned of the potential for increased propaganda and disinformation using AI technology.

Dutch authorities assisted in shutting down the campaign, marking the first public accusation of a foreign government using generative AI for such purposes.

The DOJ seized two domain names connected to the bot farm promoting pro-Kremlin content.

As the US prepares for the upcoming presidential election, vigilance against similar foreign influence operations remains a top priority.