AI Chatbots Spread Russian Propaganda
NewsGuard uncovers 'Pravda,' a Moscow-based disinformation network, injecting Russian propaganda into Western AI systems. This 'LLM grooming' tactic uses fake news sites to manipulate AI training data, influencing chatbot outputs. The operation highlights AI's vulnerability to manipulation and the urgent need for robust defenses against state-sponsored disinformation campaigns, safeguarding information integrity.