Microsoft on how Russia and China are using AI, social media to influence upcoming US elections

Microsoft has said that Russia and China have started to influence the upcoming US presidential elections. Noting the use of social media and AI technology for voter manipulation, the company also highlights the differences between campaigns run by Russia- and China-linked actors.

As per insights and analysis in the second Microsoft Threat Intelligence Election Report, the company said that foreign malign influence in the upcoming election is at a slower pace as compared to the 2016 and 2020 due to the less contested primary season.

“Russian efforts are focused on undermining US support for Ukraine while China seeks to exploit societal polarisation and diminish faith in US democratic systems,” Microsoft said.