Russian Disinformation Targets US Election

Russian groups have been implicated in creating and spreading false information targeting Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. US intelligence confirms Russian disinformation aims to undermine Democratic campaigns. Federal authorities recognize manipulation but stop short of calling it AI-generated. China and Iran also influence US elections with disinformation tactics.

In the lead-up to the US elections, Russian groups have reportedly created and spread disinformation aimed at Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, according to a senior US intelligence official.

The misleading content, which targets Walz's past as a teacher, shows signs of manipulation. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence confirmed these operations are linked to Russian efforts against the Democratic campaign.

This revelation follows Microsoft's earlier identification of Russian-sourced disinformation videos. Meanwhile, China and Iran are also involved in disinformation campaigns, although Russia's activities focus on the Democratic side. There is no current evidence of these countries planning significant attacks on election infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)