A recent report highlights how CopyCop, a Russian influence network, is rapidly expanding its disinformation efforts using large language models and fake media sites across numerous countries. The organization aims to undermine support for Ukraine and destabilize Western democracies through AI-generated propaganda and fabricated content. #CopyCop #Storm1516 #Deepfakes #Llama3 #Disinformation
Keypoints
- CopyCop has established over 200 new fake websites targeting multiple countries since March 2025.
- The network uses self-hosted, uncensored LLMs like Meta’s Llama 3 models to produce propaganda at scale.
- Its influence operations extend to Moldova, Armenia, Africa, and include various languages such as Turkish, Ukrainian, and Swahili.
- CopyCop employs tactics like deepfakes, fake dossiers, and impersonations to discredit political leaders.
- The group’s main goal is to weaken support for Ukraine and promote Russian influence within Western democracies.