Overview
- The number of flagged foreign influence campaigns is higher than in previous election cycles.
- Russia is identified as the primary threat, aiming to undermine support for Ukraine and American democracy.
- China adopts a cautious approach, while Iran acts as a 'chaos agent' seeking to disrupt the democratic process.
- US intelligence agencies are prepared to issue public warnings if disinformation is severe enough to impact election outcomes.
- The Foreign Malign Influence Center is intensifying efforts to detect and counteract foreign disinformation, including AI-generated deepfakes.