Description: In October 2021, a coordinated network of over 317 fake Twitter accounts leveraged AI-driven algorithms to amplify disinformation about the Honduran presidential election, targeting opposition candidate Xiomara Castro. The campaign spread false narratives to suppress voter turnout and undermine the election's integrity. Social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook, removed the accounts only after being alerted, which also raised concerns about inadequate moderation.
Editor Notes: Reconstructing the timeline of events: (1) October 7, 2021: A coordinated network of 19 Twitter accounts posts identical disinformation about opposition candidate Xiomara Castro, falsely suggesting an alliance with Yani Rosenthal. The accounts use profile photos linked to uninvolved Peruvians. (2) October 6–14, 2021: Over 317 fake Twitter accounts amplify disinformation, creating feedback loops with a fake news website designed to resemble a legitimate outlet, spreading false claims about Castro and discouraging voter participation. (3) Early November 2021: Cybersecurity firm Nisos identifies the coordinated disinformation campaign and reports it to Twitter. (4) Early November 2021: Twitter removes the fake accounts after receiving the analysis from Nisos. (5) November 15, 2021: TIME publishes an article detailing the disinformation campaign and the role of AI-driven social media algorithms in amplifying the false narratives.
Entités
Voir toutes les entitésAlleged: X (Twitter) , Meta et Facebook developed an AI system deployed by National Party of Honduras supporters , Juan Orlando Hernández supporters , Unknown Twitter users et Unknown Facebook users, which harmed Xiomara Castro , Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) supporters , Honduran electorate , Honduras , Democracy et Electoral integrity.
Statistiques d'incidents
Risk Subdomain
A further 23 subdomains create an accessible and understandable classification of hazards and harms associated with AI
4.1. Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale
Risk Domain
The Domain Taxonomy of AI Risks classifies risks into seven AI risk domains: (1) Discrimination & toxicity, (2) Privacy & security, (3) Misinformation, (4) Malicious actors & misuse, (5) Human-computer interaction, (6) Socioeconomic & environmental harms, and (7) AI system safety, failures & limitations.
- Malicious Actors & Misuse
Entity
Which, if any, entity is presented as the main cause of the risk
Human
Timing
The stage in the AI lifecycle at which the risk is presented as occurring
Post-deployment
Intent
Whether the risk is presented as occurring as an expected or unexpected outcome from pursuing a goal
Intentional
Rapports d'incidents
Chronologie du rapport
Le 7 octobre à 22h16, dix-neuf comptes Twitter ont partagé des opinions identiques sur l'élection présidentielle à venir au Honduras, exactement au même moment. Se présentant comme des partisans de la candidate de l'opposition Xiomara Castr…
Variantes
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