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CopyCop

Incidents involved as Deployer

Incident 6803 Report
Russia-Linked AI CopyCop Site Identified as Modifying and Producing at Least 19,000 Deceptive Reports

2024-03-01

In early March 2024, a network named CopyCop began publishing modified news stories using AI, altering content to spread partisan biases and disinformation. These articles, initially from legitimate sources, were manipulated by AI models, possibly developed by OpenAI, to disseminate Russian propaganda. Over 19,000 articles were published, targeting divisive political issues and creating false narratives.

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Russia-linked network

Incidents involved as Deployer
  • Incident 680
    3 Reports

    Russia-Linked AI CopyCop Site Identified as Modifying and Producing at Least 19,000 Deceptive Reports

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OpenAI

Incidents involved as Developer
  • Incident 680
    3 Reports

    Russia-Linked AI CopyCop Site Identified as Modifying and Producing at Least 19,000 Deceptive Reports

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ChatGPT

Incidents involved as Developer
  • Incident 680
    3 Reports

    Russia-Linked AI CopyCop Site Identified as Modifying and Producing at Least 19,000 Deceptive Reports

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General public

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 680
    3 Reports

    Russia-Linked AI CopyCop Site Identified as Modifying and Producing at Least 19,000 Deceptive Reports

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Journalism

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 680
    3 Reports

    Russia-Linked AI CopyCop Site Identified as Modifying and Producing at Least 19,000 Deceptive Reports

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Democracy

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 680
    3 Reports

    Russia-Linked AI CopyCop Site Identified as Modifying and Producing at Least 19,000 Deceptive Reports

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