China Allegedly Spreads Disinformation in Taiwan Using AI
• Chinese actors ran a major disinformation campaign during Taiwan's elections in January, using AI to manipulate videos and spread conspiracy theories.
• Narratives focused on undermining the US, accusing Washington of building biolabs in Taiwan, fomenting wars, and being a fake democracy.
• Microsoft warned that China is using similar tactics in the US, posting about presidential candidates and experimenting with new media ahead of the 2024 elections.
• China is trying to undermine the credibility of the US in Taiwan and other countries as part of its propaganda efforts.
• The disinformation was spread on apps like TikTok and used generative AI to manipulate footage, like that of a US Congressman, to spread conspiracies.