Authorities Warn of AI-Driven Russian Disinformation Campaign Targeting German Elections

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Chancellor candidate Robert Habeck has been the target of an unusual campaign funded from abroad.

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Putin’s disinformation networks flood social media in bid to skew German election

A Kremlin-backed campaign is trying to influence voters ahead of Feb. 23 poll, according to government report obtained by POLITICO.

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A recent survey conducted in Germany shows that 88% of German voters fear possible election manipulation by foreign actors, especially Russia and the US, followed by China, Deutsche Welle reports. The study, published by the association...

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Germany: Nearly 90% of voters fear manipulation

A poll of German voters found that 88% fear manipulation from foreign actors or governments as they prepare to cast ballots on February 23. Russia and the US ranked as the perceived top threats, followed by China.

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Russia has been trying to circulate disinformation in and about Germany for a long time. The authorities and secret services are therefore watching very closely. New patterns can be identified ahead of the federal elections. By C. Nagel and D. from the east.

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Nearly 90% of Germans fear foreign election interference, finds survey

BERLIN - Nearly 90% of Germans believe foreign actors, primarily from Russia and the U.S., are trying to influence upcoming national elections through social media, a survey found on Thursday.