China and North Korea Using Online Tactics to Potentially Undermine U.S. Interests
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China is using fake social media accounts to understand what issues divide U.S. voters most ahead of the 2024 presidential election, possibly to influence the outcome.
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There has been an increased use of AI-generated content by China to sow division in the U.S. and elsewhere, though with little evidence of success in swaying opinion.
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China has doubled down on its geopolitical priorities targeting the South Pacific islands, South China Sea region, and U.S. defense industrial base.
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North Korea continues to prioritize cryptocurrency heists and supply chain attacks to fund its weapons program and intelligence collection.
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North Korea has started using AI tools to make its cyber operations more efficient and effective.