Researchers from the technology giant targeted the North American commercial competitor, and alleged the use of Artificial Intelligence in the alleged maneuver.
Researchers of Microsoft said Thursday that they discovered what they believe is a network of fake accounts on social networks controlled by China who seek to influence American voters through the use of artificial intelligence.
A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington said that accusations that beijing use the AI to create fake accounts on social networks are “full of prejudices and malicious speculation” and that China advocates the safe use of that type of resource.
In a new research report, Microsoft stated that the accounts of social networks They are part of an alleged Chinese information operation. The campaign presents similarities with the activity that the United States Department of Justice attributed to “an elite group within the Ministry of Public Security (of China)”he claimed Microsoft.
The researchers did not specify which social media platforms were affected, but screenshots in their report showed posts from what appeared to be Facebook and Twitternow known as x.
The report highlights the tense social media environment as Americans prepare for the 2024 presidential election.
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The background to Russia’s alleged interference
The government of USA accused Russia of meddling in the 2016 election with a covert social media campaign and warned of subsequent efforts by China, Russia and Iran to influence voters.
The report provided limited examples of recent activity and did not explain in detail how researchers attributed the posts to China.
A spokesperson for Microsoft said to Reuters that the company’s researcher used a “multifaceted attribution model,” which is based on “technical testing, behavioral testing, and contextual testing.”
Source: Ambito
