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Fake AI-generated videos have been spreading lies about the vice presidential candidate.

A Kremlin-backed propaganda network is allegedly behind a disinformation campaign targeting Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz, spreading false rumors that he sexually assaulted former students, according to WIRED.

Various experts allege that the network Storm-1516 is behind these efforts. This network is tied to many false claims, including one that alleged Kamala Harris committed a hit-and-run in 2011.

  • PrincessLeiasCat@sh.itjust.works
    46·
    23 days ago

    Much of this traces back to John Dougan, an ex-Floridian cop who now works with the Kremlin to spread disinformation. Dougan helped spread the initial false claims about Walz, appearing with an anonymous man, “Rick,” who claims to be a former student. Dougan runs numerous fake news websites used by Storm-1516.

    Emphasis mine.

    Isn’t this illegal? Doesn’t he have to register as state-sponsored media or something? Also, Russia is an “Unfriendly Country” - doesn’t that come into play?

      • Optional@lemmy.world
        4·
        23 days ago

        Say there’s a thing. is he paying taxes on his Russian disinfo paycheck? No? Not claiming any benefit is he? Well, if it was an organization with a hint of respectability and not Florida Cops, they’d probably be taking a look at his pension payouts.