DeepfakeHigh
AI-Generated Media Reportedly Used in Russian Disinformation Campaign in Moldova
- Occurred
- Sep 18, 2024
- Published
- Oct 17, 2024
- Source
- AI Incident Database
Summary
Russian-linked entities allegedly deployed AI-generated images and videos to spread disinformation aimed at swaying Moldova’s referendum on E.U. membership. The AI-enhanced media campaign included fabricated stories and doctored visuals, the purpose of which was reportedly designed to amplify fear and undermine pro-E.U. sentiment in the days leading up to the referendum.
Developers
- Unknown AI developers
Deployers
- Russia-backed influencers
- Maria Zakharova
- Ilan Shor
- Government of Russia
Harmed parties
- Pro-EU Moldovans
- Moldovan general public
- Maia Sandu
- Government of Moldova
- Dumitru Alaiba
- Democratic integrity
Classification
Category confidence: 90%
Severity confidence: 85%
Rationale: AI-generated media used for disinformation campaign targeting election integrity.
Classifier: Qwen/Qwen3.5-35B-A3B-FP8