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Compared to traditional military action, disinformation is incredibly cost-effective. AI further reduces expenses by automating content creation and distribution. This makes it an attractive weapon for states like Russia to wage 'hybrid warfare' – using non-military tactics to achieve strategic goals, causing disruption and division without direct confrontation.
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