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Great to see EU’s first-time use of designations under its Russia hybrid sanctions framework. Russia continues to use illicit tactics, including disinformation, to destabilize security globally and undermine our values. We appreciate U.S.-EU collaboration to counter them.
The U.S. Department of State is leading an interagency task force to help people all over the world know the origin of the images, videos, and audios they see online, and quickly identify AI-generated or manipulated media.
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The United States welcomes the UK’s sanctions against Kremlin disinformation actors undermining democracies around the world. We stand with the UK in taking action that protects a free, open, and fact-based information environment. state.gov/united-states-welc…
The new sanctions framework announced by the @EUCouncil is an important tool that will advance our shared commitment to countering the Kremlin’s hybrid threats that undermine peace and security, especially the persistent threat of Russian #disinformation operations.
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On my way to watch @POTUS deliver remarks at the UN General Assembly in New York. When the president took office, he was determined to restore, rebuild and rejuvenate our alliances and partnerships. This week at UNGA, we are reminded of how he's done just that.
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Russian state-funded RT (formerly “Russia Today”) is not just a Kremlin media outlet. It is a cover for Russian covert information and influence operations and military procurement.
ALT An infographic of a vintage red television with Kremlin towers as antennae. The text above the TV set says RT-Russia Today The text on the TV screen says 5 Facts to Know 1. State-controlled media run by Putin loyalists. 2. Produces pro-Kremlin content for non-Russian speakers. 3. Not objective and doesn’t strive to be. 4. Exploits social media to spread false claims. 5. Engages in covert military and influence operations.
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Today, we announced our first trilateral project, which includes partners from @dstlmod and @DRDC_RDDC. Together we will pursue research, development, test, and evaluation technologies for AI, and cybersecurity-related technologies. More: darpa.mil/news-events/2024-0…
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Kremlin-backed media outlets like RT are engaged in covert influence activities aimed at undermining elections and democracies worldwide, functioning like a de facto arm of Russia’s intelligence apparatus. More: state.gov/alerting-the-world…
ALT Image of digital world map in the background with text: “Russian weaponization of disinformation to subvert and polarize free and open societies extends to every part of the world.” — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
.@StateDept is engaged in a diplomatic effort to inform other governments around the world of Russia’s use of RT to interfere in foreign elections, conduct covert operations, and procure weapons for its war against Ukraine.
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The U.S. and Estonia signed an MOU today to expand cooperation in our shared fight against foreign disinformation. This MOU signifies the seriousness with which we treat this threat and our shared resolve to stand against its corrosive influence.
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Ukraine’s Independence Day is a reminder of the Ukrainian people’s’ commitment to freedom and liberty. The United States and our @G7 partners stand #UnitedWithUkraine. 🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇯🇵 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇪🇺
Russia spreads #disinformation to conceal its violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention, including the use of the #ChemicalWeapon chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops.
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The Kremlin’s use of #ChemicalWeapons in #Ukraine flies in the face of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Responsible world powers uphold international law, they don’t violate it and lie to escape responsibility.
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(1/3) Special Envoy and Coordinator James P. Rubin: “As @TheJusticeDept announced yesterday, Kremlin mouthpiece RT is using AI tools to expand their ability to pollute the global information environment and undermine democracy.”
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(2/3) "This capability is deeply troubling because of its potential to accelerate Russia’s disinformation efforts abroad, especially after the disinformation campaigns we saw and exposed in Latin America, Europe, and Africa."
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(3/3) “It is deceitful that a purported media outlet would use AI tools to create fake personas online and promote Russian disinformation. Fortunately, @TheJusticeDept has taken swift action in coordination with our partners in Canada and the Netherlands against this pernicious threat.”
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Artificial intelligence is transforming diplomacy. The State Department will use AI in a safe, responsible way to speed up our analysis, help in negotiations, and combat disinformation.
The choices we make now will define how technology is used, how it’s deployed, and to what effect, for a long time for the future. — @SecBlinken on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.
ALT Secretary Blinken delivers remarks during an “Artificial Intelligence Fireside Chat” at the Department of State with graphic text: We're seeing across the board, technology at the forefront of our diplomacy and our foreign policy. — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
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Met with Romanian Foreign Minister @odobes1luminita today. We reaffirmed our Strategic Partnership and signed a memorandum of understanding to combat foreign disinformation. We are committed to strengthening our cooperation across security, economic, and energy priorities.
ALT Secretary Blinken and Romanian Foreign Minister Luminta-Teodora Odobescu shaking hands while holding copies of a memorandum of understanding that they just signed with at the Department of State in Washington. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy)
Today, @SecBlinken and @Odobes1Luminita signed an MOU on countering foreign state information manipulation. This MOU is another important step towards protecting a free, open, and fact-based global information environment. state.gov/the-united-states-…
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Today, we joined Canada and the UK in jointly exposing a Kremlin plot to interfere in Moldova’s upcoming elections. We will not tolerate Moscow’s attempts to meddle and undermine democratic processes. state.gov/joint-statement-ex…