US Intelligence Warns of Escalating Foreign Election Interference

Officials highlight increased threats from Russia, China, and Iran ahead of 2024 elections, with AI deepfakes posing significant risks.

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.