Modern Information Wars
What’s this about: Our last two articles have covered how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in warfare, from weapon development to augmented soldiers. However, AI is not only helping different nations prepare for the front lines, but it is also being deployed in the shadows to target the minds of populations, gain access to troves of sensitive data, and launch cyberattacks against critical infrastructure. It is important to continue highlighting these modern-day tactics as conflicts like the Russian invasion of Ukraine demonstrate just how much damage they can cause.
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Russia-Ukraine Information Battles
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought war to the international spotlight once again. It has been reported that the nation has poured resources into the development of AI technologies, which has led to the use of AI-generated propaganda and disinformation. But the current invasion is just one more example of how AI is deployed in nefarious ways during many conflicts.
The rise of web technology has led to a direct increase in information warfare, with AI playing a massive role in developing disinformation campaigns, cyber-attacks, and much more.
