Operation Matryoshka: The Russian bot army pushing fake US election videos

Outlet: The Sydney Morning Herald · Stephanie Baker, Priyanjana Bengani · Published 19/10/2026 08:30 UTC

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AI-fabricated video clips of well-known actors and musicians – including Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts and Taylor Swift – attacking Democrats began appearing on X in early September.

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Source: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/operation-matryoshka-the-russian-bot-army-pushing-fake-us-election-videos-20261019-p616jy.html
Published: 19/10/2026 08:30 UTC
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