Russian military uses AI-generated fake victory videos for propaganda
10/31/2026 — 10/31, 10:18·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- According to Forbes, Russian forces are increasingly using text-to-video AI tools from OpenAI and ByteDance to produce fake videos of victor…
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According to a Forbes report on October 31, 2026, Russian troops have stepped up their use of text-to-video AI software from OpenAI and Bytedance to produce fabricated videos. The content depicts Russian forces as winning victories and taking over Ukrainian territory, but it is deepfake material that has been used to promote Russia's military progress in Ukraine. As of the report, no figures were provided on how many such videos have been produced or how widely they have spread, and it was not stated whether OpenAI or Bytedance were aware of the misuse or had responded.
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Russian invading troops have ramped up their use of text-to-video AI software from OpenAI and ByteDance to create deepfake videos depicting fabricated victories in Ukraine, according to Forbes. The fabricated footage is being used to promote claimed military gains.
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