Did you know the Russian GRU is running cognitive warfare campaigns on TikTok—powered by AI?
They’re not just pushing lies.
They’re weaponizing algorithms to erode trust, fracture democracies & shape what you believe.
Let’s break it down.👇
#CognitiveWarfare #Disinformation
They’re not just pushing lies.
They’re weaponizing algorithms to erode trust, fracture democracies & shape what you believe.
Let’s break it down.👇
#CognitiveWarfare #Disinformation
This thread series unpacks a 2024 analysis from the Information Professionals Association:
“Countering Cognitive Warfare in the Digital Age”
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It details how TikTok became a frontline in the battle over your attention—and your trust.information-professionals.org/countering-cog…
“Countering Cognitive Warfare in the Digital Age”
→
It details how TikTok became a frontline in the battle over your attention—and your trust.information-professionals.org/countering-cog…
The authors show how Russia’s GRU uses TikTok not for fun, but for influence.
🔹 Bot accounts
🔹 AI-generated content
🔹 Mass comment campaigns
🔹 Algorithmic manipulation
The goal? Undermine democracy without firing a shot.
🔹 Bot accounts
🔹 AI-generated content
🔹 Mass comment campaigns
🔹 Algorithmic manipulation
The goal? Undermine democracy without firing a shot.
We’ll cover 5 core questions in this series:
1. What is cognitive warfare—and why is TikTok at the center of it?
2. How is GRU using AI to automate disinformation at scale?
1. What is cognitive warfare—and why is TikTok at the center of it?
2. How is GRU using AI to automate disinformation at scale?
3. Why are TikTok’s algorithms so easy to exploit?
4. What can we do to fight back?
5. Are democracies ready for this threat?
4. What can we do to fight back?
5. Are democracies ready for this threat?
This isn’t sci-fi.
GRU-linked bots are already pushing tailored disinfo to millions—especially the young—by hijacking comment threads and exploiting TikTok’s design.
And it’s only getting more advanced with AI.
GRU-linked bots are already pushing tailored disinfo to millions—especially the young—by hijacking comment threads and exploiting TikTok’s design.
And it’s only getting more advanced with AI.
Each thread in this series will unpack part of the machine:
👉 The tech behind it
👉 The strategic intent
👉 What you need to know to recognize and resist it
We believe understanding = inoculation. And inoculation is power.
👉 The tech behind it
👉 The strategic intent
👉 What you need to know to recognize and resist it
We believe understanding = inoculation. And inoculation is power.
This work isn’t speculative.
It’s based on detailed research, citations, and real-world data analysis from professionals tracking info ops daily.
We’ll stick to the facts, name the tools, and show you the playbook.
It’s based on detailed research, citations, and real-world data analysis from professionals tracking info ops daily.
We’ll stick to the facts, name the tools, and show you the playbook.
The defense of democracy now includes defending the information space.
Not just from foreign lies—but from the erosion of trust they aim to trigger.
This series is one effort to push back—with clarity, not panic.
Not just from foreign lies—but from the erosion of trust they aim to trigger.
This series is one effort to push back—with clarity, not panic.
So if you've ever wondered:
How AI is changing propaganda
Why TikTok matters to national security
And what disinformation looks like in 2024
Stay tuned. Let’s dig in—together.
How AI is changing propaganda
Why TikTok matters to national security
And what disinformation looks like in 2024
Stay tuned. Let’s dig in—together.
Thread 1 drops next:
“What is cognitive warfare—and why is TikTok at the center of it?”
We’ll trace how a dance app became an influence weapon.
#CognitiveWarfare #InfoOps #DigitalResilience
Source: information-professionals.org/countering-cog…
“What is cognitive warfare—and why is TikTok at the center of it?”
We’ll trace how a dance app became an influence weapon.
#CognitiveWarfare #InfoOps #DigitalResilience
Source: information-professionals.org/countering-cog…
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