Geoshawk Issue No.15

South Korean police build deepfake detection tool, Russia jails journalist for "false information," CISA says no credible threat to election yet & Moldova warns of Russian hybrid attacks pre-election

Alan Shaw-Krivosh

Mar 07, 2024

An aerial view of the Earth as seen from space, focusing on the vibrant blues of the oceans and the contrasting greens, browns, and whites of the landmasses and polar ice caps. Below the Earth, the letters "MDM" are written in bold, clear font. The letters should appear to be floating in the dark void of space, just beneath the planet, illuminated by a subtle glow to ensure they stand out against the backdrop. The image composition should balance the majestic beauty of the Earth with the clarity and prominence of the "MDM" letters, creating a harmonious and visually striking scene.

Guten Morgen / Guten Tag! I’m busy tomorrow, so Geoshawk is out today :)

GLOBAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Top AI photo generators produce misleading election-related images, study finds (CNN, 6 March)

BBC News marks content 'verified' to counter disinformation (Computing, 5 March)

Demand for computer chips fuelled by AI could reshape global politics and security (The Conversation, 4 March)

New bipartisan push aims to force sale of TikTok (Semafor, 5 March)

As Americans prepare to head to the polls for the 2024 Presidential election, experts in online safety are raising alarms that AI could contribute to the spread of political misinformation.

ELECTION INTEGRITY:

Google Targets Misinformation Through ‘Shakti’ Ahead of 2024 Elections (AnalyticsIndiaMag, 6 March)

Grassroots Content Moderation Might Be A Solution to Election Misinformation (Techpolicypress, 5 March)

South Korean Police Develops Deepfake Detection Tool Ahead of April Elections (Infosecurity, 5 March)

South Korea's legislative elections are scheduled for April 10, 2024. Credit Shutterstock/yusuf aktas

USA:

Disinformation Is Tearing America Apart (TIME, 4 March)

CISA: No ‘credible threats’ to Super Tuesday voting so far (The Record by Recorded Future, 5 March)

X Backpedals On Reintroduced Pronoun Policy After Backlash From Right-Wing Users (Forbes, 4 March)

RUSSIA:

Russia jails journalist for criticizing Ukraine offensive (Arabnews, 6 March)

Media Watchdog Launches Russian-language Satellite News Channels (Barrons, 5 March)

Berlin blames Taurus call leak on officer logging in via insecure Singapore hotel line (Politico, 5 March)

‘These wonderful cameras’ Leaked documents reveal the Kremlin’s plan for a secretive government agency to build a nationwide surveillance network (Meduza, 6 March)

Moldova warns of Russian ‘hybrid attacks’ ahead of presidential election (The Record by Recorded Future, 6 March)

Germany sees risk of Russian ‘infiltration’ in Western Balkans (Arynews, 4 March)

Ivanov used to work for a local state-run TV channel but was fired in 2021 after reporting on alleged corruption, electoral fraud and ecological problems in Korolyov, a town northeast of Moscow. (AFP/File)

MENA:

UNRWA Chief: Israel Conducting Campaign to Eliminate Palestinian Aid Agency (VOA, 4 March)

Albanese says letter to ICC has ‘no credibility’ and is result of ‘misinformation’ (The Guardian, 5 March)

Starbucks Middle East franchise cuts jobs amid Gaza war (France24, 6 March)

France hosts international humanitarian conference for people of Gaza

CAUCASUS:

Russia waging effective information campaign in the Caucasus – report (Eurasianet, 6 March)

Parliament official: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty report on possible violations of Russia sanctions through Georgia “fake” (Agenda, 6 March)

“Pashinyan is the harbinger of doom,” reads a chyron of a propagandist program on Russia’s state-controlled Channel One. (Screenshot)

CENTRAL ASIA:

All quiet on the CA MDM front!

Geoshawk

Geoshawk Issue No.15

South Korean police build deepfake detection tool, Russia jails journalist for "false information," CISA says no credible threat to election yet & Moldova warns of Russian hybrid attacks pre-election

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