How Sweden Is Fighting AI Bots and Russian Influence at the Polls
Swedish officials say Russia is using troll networks and fabricated videos, while authorities strengthen cyber defenses and election resilience ahead of the vote.
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SWEDEN is strengthening its defenses against foreign information influence ahead of elections, prompted by threats from AI and social media. A network of fake profiles has been uncovered, and public concern is growing.
Swedish election ‘not a priority’ for Moscow interference but still a target for troll farms and disinformation
As Sweden heads toward Sunday's election, authorities in Stockholm say Russia is not currently treating Sweden as a priority target, but warn that the election is taking place in an increasingly uncertain security environment.
Sweden is preparing for AI-powered election interference. What does that defence actually look like?
Polling published by the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency last week found that 64% of Swedish adults think attempts by foreign actors to influence Sweden this year are either very or quite likely.
Sweden has already been exposed to election interference in previous elections. The Psychological Defense Agency has done its job. The question is what politics will do with the knowledge.
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