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How does AI spread lies?

Artificial intelligence tools can rapidly generate vast amounts of convincing but false content, from fake news articles to deepfake videos. This makes it far cheaper and quicker for state-backed actors, like those linked to the Kremlin, to produce and disseminate disinformation at scale, amplifying their campaigns against countries like the UK.

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