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New reports reveal that the Chinese influence campaign “Spamouflage,” also known as “Dragonbridge,” has intensified efforts to sway U.S. voters ahead of the November 2024 presidential election. The campaign employs a combination of fake social media accounts, AI-generated content, and divisive messages on contentious domestic issues like immigration, racial tensions and environmental policies. Researchers from Microsoft and Graphika highlight an increase in AI use by these state-affiliated actors to deepen societal divisions and influence voter sentiment. The campaign’s tactics aim to exploit existing fault lines without favoring a specific political party .
Spamouflage has utilized thousands of fake accounts across various platforms to impersonate U.S. voters and amplify contentious topics. Its AI-generated content has covered topics such as wildfires, nuclear waste disposal and drug use in America, portraying the U.S. government in a negative light. Though the campaign has not shown clear success in altering public opinion, it reflects a sophisticated and persistent attempt to influence democratic processes globally.
