AI-driven bot accounts supporting Donald Trump's US presidential campaign were discovered on X. The network used generative AI to create content, with central 'originator' and amplifier accounts. X has suspended the identified accounts. The network's influence is believed to be limited currently. This follows a similar discovery of AI-driven political propaganda accounts. Such AI use may increase uncertainty in attributing disinformation campaigns.
Facebook has made generative AI a top priority following OpenAI's public release of ChatGPT. The original summary lacked sufficient details to provide a more comprehensive analysis.
Meta Platforms' AI strategy has gained support from a previously sceptical fund manager. The company plans to heavily invest in AI, potentially improving advertising and messaging capabilities. This strategy has received mixed reactions from analysts, with some praising its potential impact on advertising performance, while others remain cautious about its monetisation.
