OpenAI bans accounts linked to ‘covert Iranian influence operation’ 

The effort was part of a sprawling Iranian campaign to target U.S. elections unmasked by various tech companies in recent days.

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Microsoft: Iran makes late play to meddle in U.S. elections

The effort from four separate groups includes both hacking attempts and fake news campaigns, according to the company.

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Senate Intel chair warns confluence of factors make election threats worse

Sen. Mark Warner said influence operations are easy and cheap, and their social media audience is more willing to believe them.

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US intel officials: Kremlin once again prefers Trump

In a briefing with reporters on Tuesday, U.S. intelligence officials said Russia is the most active U.S. adversary seeking to influence American politics.

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Three bills governing AI in elections pass Senate committee

The bills are aimed at protecting election integrity from the misuse of generative artificial intelligence.

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Forget AI: Physical threats are biggest risk facing the 2024 election

November’s vote has been called the “AI election,” but officials are most worried about the physical safety of election workers and infrastructure. 

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Campaigns and political parties are in the crosshairs of election meddlers

Attacks on elections have become more multifaceted over the past decade, but fears of a hacked election — real or perceived — remain one of the biggest threats.

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Democratic operative behind Biden AI robocall says lawsuit won’t ‘get anywhere’

Steve Kramer tells CyberScoop he hasn’t seen the lawsuit filed against him over the New Hampshire primary robocall, but it won’t be successful.

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Democratic operative behind Biden AI robocall says lawsuit won’t ‘get anywhere’

Steve Kramer tells CyberScoop he hasn’t seen the lawsuit filed against him over the New Hampshire primary robocall, but it won’t be successful.

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After a sleepy primary season, Russia enters 2024 U.S. election fray

Russian influence operations have picked up steam in the past two months, according to a Microsoft report.

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