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AI-Generated Disinformation Targets Moldovan President Ahead of Elections

September 11, 2026
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What happened

A former editor-in-chief of Sputnik Moldova used Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude to generate and amplify Russian-language propaganda and false information targeting President Maia Sandu before the 2025 elections. The AI-generated content was disseminated via Sputnik Moldova, RIA Novosti, and other outlets, creating misleading verification loops and manipulating public opinion.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI-Generated Disinformation Targets Moldovan President Ahead of Elections
2026-09-11