Russian Disinformation Surge: AI-Generated Tom Cruise Impersonations Target Paris 2024 Olympics —What Did Microsoft Say

Rahul Somvanshi Rahul Somvanshi

Russia's disinformation targets Paris 2024 Olympics with AI-generated Tom Cruise impersonations.

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Microsoft reveals two Russian groups behind the sophisticated smear campaign.

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Fake news and videos aim to erode global support for the Olympic Games.

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Storm-1679 and Doppelganger escalate anti-Olympic efforts via 15 disinformation websites.

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A feature-length documentary, “Olympics Has Fallen,” was released on Telegram.

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AI-generated audio and computer graphics used to discredit the IOC.

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Fake claims of terrorism fears led to ticket cancellations among Parisians.

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Russian groups suspected of fabricating threats against Israeli athletes.

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Real-world provocations near Olympic venues feared as the opening ceremony nears.

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