Disinfo Docket 5 February

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Highlights

1. Inquiry into ‘Defending Democracy’ to better understand how threats to the UK’s democracy may evolve and be addressed (UK Joint Committee on National Security Strategy, deadline for submissions 18 March)
2. Two Years Into EU Ban, Russia's RT And Sputnik Are Still Accessible Across The EU (Radio Free Europe, 3 February)
3. Tall tales and fake faces: Between the AI-generated face, the nine year gap in activity, and the plethora of unlikely personal connections and overly convenient anecdotes, this is unlikely to be a legitimate account (Conspirator Norteño, 4 February)

1. Platforms & Technology

1. The end of the social network: As Facebook turns 20, social apps are being transformed (Economist, 1 February)
2. Confidence in deepfake detection wavers as 30% of firms are predicted to shun using facial biometrics in isolation by 2026 (Tech Monitor, 1 February)
3. ‘Everyone looked real’: multinational firm’s Hong Kong office loses HK$200 million after scammers stage deepfake video meeting (SCMP, 4 February)
4. Experts from 30 nations will contribute to global AI safety report (AI News, 1 February)
5. To benefit all, diverse voices must take part in leading the growth and regulation of AI (TechCrunch, 3 February)

X (Twitter)

1. Elon Musk Is Spreading Election Misinformation, but X’s Fact Checkers Are Long Gone (NYT, 25 January)

2. Russia & Ukraine

1. Russia amplifies calls for civil war in the U.S.: One Russian Twitter account even suggested sending "informational weapons" to Texas. (Weaponised Spaces, 3 February)
2. Russia’s involvement in Canada’s truck convoy: A discussion about Russian interference around the world. (Weaponised Spaces, 4 February)