Organization - Target

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Deepfake video of Canadian Prime Minister reaches millions on TikTok, X

Even after removal and debunking, the video’s claims gained traction via high-profile accounts. 

by Digital Forensic Research Lab

Artificial Intelligence Canada

Thu, May 29, 2025

Banned, yet broadcasting: Sanctioned Belarusian state media influencing the Polish elections

Belarusian state media uses digital platforms to promote candidates and shape narratives within Poland ahead of the 2025 presidential elections.

by Givi Gigitashvili, Martyna Hoffman, Saman Nazari

Belarus Content Moderation Policies

Thu, May 15, 2025

Pro-Kremlin actors exploit USAID scrutiny to destabilize Moldova’s pre-election landscape

Multiple apparent influence campaigns using USAID cuts to promote election denialism and push for criminalization of Moldova’s ruling party

by Eto Buziashvili, Victoria Olari

Corruption Democratic Transitions

Thu, May 8, 2025

How a misleading viral video fueled a Canadian election fraud hoax

Tracing how a viral hoax falsely linked election workers to ballot box fraud

by Digital Forensic Research Lab

Canada Deceptive Content Manipulation

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

Bot-like activity targets Canadian political parties and their leaders ahead of election

Canadian federal election subject to spam messaging from automated X accounts.

by Digital Forensic Research Lab

Artificial Intelligence Canada

Wed, Mar 19, 2025

An existential threat: Disinformation ‘single biggest risk’ to Canadian democracy 

The DFRLab reviews Canada’s 2025 Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference

by Digital Forensic Research Lab

Artificial Intelligence Canada
A glowing blue 'AI' letter against a dark background with circuit board patterns and purple accents. The image conveys a technological and official government document theme.

Fri, Jan 17, 2025

National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence: Democracy + Tech Initiative Markup

On October 24, 2024, the Biden Administration released its National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence. Read along with AC Tech Programs staff, fellows, and industry experts for commentary and analysis.

Artificial Intelligence Business
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 21, 2023. (Source: Sputnik/Vladimir Astapkovich/Kremlin via Reuters)

Wed, Jun 12, 2024

In Sub-Saharan Africa, China embraces Russian messaging against Ukraine

Russian narratives thrive in Sub-Saharan Africa with the help of Chinese media networks, localization expertise, and infrastructure

by Digital Forensic Research Lab

Africa Cameroon

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Inauthentic campaign amplifying Islamophobic content targeting Canadians

Accounts used AI-generated photos and inauthentic accounts to amplify Islamophobic account claiming to be a new Canadian nonprofit

by Ali Chenrose

Disinformation Facebook

Tue, Feb 20, 2024

French prime minister faces onslaught of online attacks

Investment scam promoted via Meta Ads, AI-fueled smear campaigns on X, and a Russian-led disinformation operation, and ignite a social media frenzy around Gabriel Attal

by Valentin Châtelet

Advertising Artificial Intelligence

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

US celebrities unwittingly recruited to undermine Moldova’s president

Pro-Russian propagandists solicited US celebrities on Cameo to record videos calling for the downfall of Moldovan President Maia Sandu

by Victoria Olari

Deceptive Content Manipulation Disinformation
Brazilian Justice Luis Roberto Barroso, September 28, 2023. (Source: Mateus Bonomi/AGIF via Reuters Connect)

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

Pro-Bolsonaro social media accounts target Brazilian Supreme Court justice

Accounts advocating for the impeachment of Chief Justice Luis Roberto Barroso sought to delegitimize the Brazilian judiciary system

by Beatriz Farrugia, Esteban Ponce de León

Americas Brazil