Key Takeaways
- CopyCop is scaling AI-driven influence operations globally. The Russian influence network known as CopyCop has created more than 300 fake media websites spanning North America, Europe, and beyond. The operation primarily uses AI-generated content to erode public trust and support for Ukraine.
- AI has become the new engine of manipulation. The network uses self-hosted large language models (LLMs) to mass-produce fabricated news stories, deepfakes, and fake fact-checking sites that imitate legitimate journalism.
- Transparency and intelligence are the best defenses. Governments, newsrooms, and enterprises can counter these operations through domain monitoring, content verification, and proactive intelligence sharing.
