russian Propaganda Infects AI Chatbots
✍️ Mitzi Perdue
A moscow-based global “news” network is leveraging Western artificial intelligence tools to devastating effect.
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Russian Propaganda Infects AI Chatbots - CEPA
A Moscow-based global “news” network is leveraging Western artificial intelligence tools to devastating effect.Mitzi Perdue (CEPA)
Folks, I've been trying to hire a researcher for a while, someone who has been around the block. But, I want them to be a *researcher* not a "malware analyst" or "low level researcher".
Whether it's threat hunting or vuln research, they found stuff, analyzed it, and can get into new technologies.
Then, I want them to love AI systems, and breaking them.
They will build systems to detect new types of malware, break agents and write about it, and guiding engineering in how to build detections.
And, they need to love AI enough to be relevant to working with me on this.
I am giving this a final push before I break the role into smaller ones, and I think that would be a shame.
Know anyone I can speak with?
Soon-to-be Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov laid out sweeping reform goals: eliminate Soviet-era bureaucracy, digitize the army, fight corruption, modernize training, audit draft offices, equip brigades with drones, and build Ukraine’s own air defense and smart artillery. He also pledged AI-powered threat prediction and strict accountability, those who fail, are out.
"It's impossible to fight with new technologies using an old organizational structure. Our goal is to carry out an army reform."
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President #Zelenskyy
💬 "Last night, russia continued to strike our communities and energy infrastructure. The Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions were targeted.
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It is very important to strengthen our soldiers now.
If we can counter these russian attacks 100%, putin's terror will no longer make sense. Right now, this is their advantage, and this is what the russian Federation is counting on.
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We must take this away from them. This can work and force russia to stop the killings and move towards peace.
I am grateful to everyone in the world who is ready to help us."
russia’s antimonopoly service paves the way for putin ally - arkady rotenberg to dominate the domestic alcohol market
How a state-owned alcohol producer ended up in the hands of the rotenberg brothers
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Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has approved the sale of 100% of the shares of JSC Tatspirtprom, one of the country's five largest alcohol producersThe Insider
14 Jan 2026, 08:00: On day 1,421 of russia’s invasion, #Ukraine repelled 141 combat clashes.
russia launched 4 missile/42 air strikes, used 7,967 drones, and shelled 3,768 times.
#Ukraine struck 2 command posts, 8 enemy concentrations, and downed 1,074 UAVs.
russian losses: 990 personnel, 6 tanks, 74 artillery systems.
Heavy fighting in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kupiansk directions.
Source: General Staff Ukraine
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Ukraine’s steel industry continued to recover in 2025. Pig iron output rose 11.2% to 7.88 million tons, one of the best results since the full-scale invasion. Rolled metal production also grew by 4.8%. While these numbers are still far below pre-war levels, they show steady progress.
Rising demand from Europe, especially as the EU moves away from Russian metals, is giving opportunities. Still, the sector faces major risks: power outages from Russian attacks, EU tariffs, and rising energy costs.
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Kyiv has completed the installation of five mini thermal power plants with level-two protection, according to acting deputy mayor Petro Panteleev. Two are already operational, while three are undergoing final testing.
Two more are under construction, with one diesel-powered station expected to launch in March. These gas-piston units, intended to back up critical infrastructure, have a total capacity of 66 MW. Though not enough to power the whole city, they can keep key facilities running.
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14 January 1891 | Polish Jew Abraham Finkielsztajn was born in Nowa Słupia. A paramedic.
In #Auschwitz from 1 October 1941.
No. 21186
He perished in the camp on 21 October 1941.
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METALS-Медь побила рекорд на фоне опасений за физический спрос
ЛОНДОН, 14 янв (Рейтер) - Цены на медь на Лондонской бирже металлов достигли исторического максимума в среду на фоне устойчивого интереса со стороны биржевых фондов, однако часть инвесторов опасается, что высокие котировки могут отпугнуть промышленн…Reuters (Русская служба The Moscow Times)
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Племянник Кадырова купил одного из крупнейших в России производителей мороженого
Компания «Логика молока», ранее известная как Health & Nutrition и до осени 2023 года работавшая под брендом «Данон Россия», приобрела новосибирский завод по производству мороженого «Полярис» — одного из крупнейших игроков этого рынка в Сибири и в Ро…Русская служба The Moscow Times
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Top Trump envoys are preparing to head to moscow.
Bloomberg reports Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are seeking talks with putin as part of Trump’s push to broker a peace deal to end russia’s war against #Ukraine.
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US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Eye Moscow Trip for Putin Meeting to Push for Ukraine Peace Agreement
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner aim to meet Putin in Moscow soon to discuss peace efforts for Ukraine as tensions persist and Russia escalates.Cyril Barabaltchouk (UNITED24 Media)
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Минфин РФ разместил ОФЗ ПД-26225 на 13,7 млрд р под 14,8% при спросе 25,9 млрд р
МОСКВА, 14 янв (Рейтер) - Российский Минфин по итогам второго заявленного на среду аукциона разместил облигации федерального займа с постоянным купонным доходом серии ПД-26225 погашением 10 мая 2034 года на 13,7 миллиарда рублей по…Reuters (Русская служба The Moscow Times)
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US STOCKS-Фьючерсы Уолл-стрит отступают после отчетов Bank of America, Wells Fargo
14 янв (Рейтер) - Фьючерсы на американские фондовые индексы идут вниз в среду: инвесторы оценивают квартальные результаты Bank of America и Wells Fargo , а также ряд свежих статданных, которые дают новое представление о состоянии экономики.Reuters (Русская служба The Moscow Times)
OSHIT: Seven Deadly Sins of Bad Open Source Research - bellingcat
Learning to recognise these widespread mistakes will help you judge the quality of open source analysis — or improve your own.Tristan Lee (bellingcat)
russia still importing Michelin aviation tyres despite sanctions, records suggest
Sales via intermediary companies appear to continue despite Michelin’s attempts to cut off trade
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Russia still importing Michelin aviation tyres despite sanctions, records suggest
Exclusive: Sales via intermediary companies appear to continue despite Michelin’s attempts to cut off tradeDaniel Boffey (The Guardian)
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Прибыль Citigroup в 4кв упала на 13% на фоне продажи бизнеса в РФ
14 янв (Рейтер) - * Третий по величине американский банк Citigroup в среду отчитался о падении прибыли на 13% за квартал с октября по декабрь из-за списания в размере $1,2 миллиарда, связанного с продажей российского бизнеса …Reuters (Русская служба The Moscow Times)
Who remembers ESR? Is he even still relevant? Was he ever relevant? He's like a leech on the ass of the open source community or something.
Le BigTech USA si alleano con i fascisti europei per smantellare le regole dell'UE in materia di intelligenza artificiale e protezione dei dati.
Secondo un nuovo rapporto pubblicato mercoledì, importanti aziende tecnologiche statunitensi hanno fatto leva sull'estrema destra europea per fare pressione sulla Commissione europea affinché adotti misure meno rigorose in materia di normative per il settore.
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US tech giants allying with European far-right to strip back EU rules
Amid rising EU-US tensions, a new report has accused Big Tech of courting far-right MEPs to weaken the EU's regulatory power on AI and data.www.brusselstimes.com
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Прямые контакты между Ираном и США приостановлены -- иранский чиновник
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OTD in 2022 my parody embassy informed you that Russia has no plans to "attack" Ukraine.
Which was sort of true. We had a plan. It was just really shit.
В Новокузнецке задержали главврача и завотделением реанимации роддома после гибели девяти младенцев
Следователи задержали главного врача Новокузнецкой городской клинической больницы № 1, где в период новогодних праздников погибли девять новорожденных, сообщили в СК.Русская служба The Moscow Times
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Trump is again claiming that the US needs Greenland due to "national security" reasons.
He also says that the US not getting Greenland is unacceptable.
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#Ukraine #Russia #EU #Denmark #Greenland #US #Trump
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building. NATO should be leading the way for us to get it.Truth Social
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russia sacks General after failed assaults in Donetsk and Sumy
✍️ Yuri Zoria
russian Lieutenant General sukhrab akhmedov was dismissed following a string of failed assaults and high casualties in #Ukraine.
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Tecnici 4+2.
Ora lo capiamo che trasformare una scuola pubblica in un semplice percorso di formazione lavorativa, utile solo a soddisfare le esigenze di qualcuno, è ormai realtà?
Mi troverete sempre dalla parte opposta.
Tra i banchi formerò cittadini responsabili, persone rispettose, capaci di analizzare criticamente le situazioni che si troveranno davanti.
Viva la cultura.
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Tre grandi, gourd di colore scuro, con pelle ruvida e texturizzata, riposano su una superficie leggera verde. Due gourd sono posizionati verso l’alto dell’immagine, uno è sotto di essi; tutti hanno stami visibili e mostrano macchie di colore più chiaro sulle loro superfici scure. Nel background, c’è una finestra di vetro battuto in vetro, con un telaio in legno, e un pezzetto di un’anteriore di legno marrone. La scena è ben illuminata, evidenziando le forme irregolari e i dettagli della superficie dei gourd.
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Su un ripascimento di granito, un tavolo da cucina presenta quattro zucche tagliate a metà, con una pelle esterna verde e un sapore arancione. Sopra, un tagliere di legno contiene pezzetti di zucca tritati, semi di zucca e un cucchiaio metallico. A destra, un contenitore verde brillante contiene pezzi di zucca tritati, semi di zucca e un cucchiaino. Sotto, un lenzuolo bianco con motivi floreali gialli è visibile, insieme a un pezzo di un oggetto a colori blu e rosso all'estremità sinistra del tavolo. Il tavolo ha una superficie sparpagliata di riflessi luminosi.
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Una macchina da caffè stand con un coperchio in acciaio inossidabile si trova su una superficie in legno chiaro. All'interno del coperchio, una miscela di farina e ingredienti leggeri sono presenti, con un attacco a filo di impasto metallico posizionato sopra di esso. A destra, un piccolo dispositivo metallico con un manico e un oggetto a motivi stampati con dettagli verdi e marroni sono visibili. Una piastra che presenta un design a fiore blu e un utensile appare nella parte inferiore destra. Lo sfondo include un muro colorato e altri dispositivi da cucina.
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Un cestello metallico per la cottura del pane, rivestito di carta da forno bianca, ospita una miscela spessa e leggera di impasto. L'impasto contiene piccoli pezzi di ingredienti arancioni e verdi visibili (probabilmente formaggio e verdure). Il cestello è supportato su una superficie in legno leggera. Nella parte superiore sinistra, una vista parziale di un contenitore mostra "80" e "per" in caratteri scuri. La carta da forno ricopre il cestello, con alcune pieghe visibili attorno all'impasto.
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Un coperchio metallico rettangolare riposa su un piano di granito patinato. All’interno del coperchio, carta forno ricopre il fondo e i lati. Una miscela cremosa, di colore chiaro e cremoso, con piccoli pezzi di verdure arancioni e verdi, viene spalmata uniformemente sulla carta forno. La miscela appare liscia e visibile i pezzi di verdure distribuiti. Il coperchio è posizionato su un piano di granito con una combinazione di sfumature marroni, neri e bianchi.
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Step 5: ingurgitare una quantità più o meno smodata di prodotto secondo gusto.
(Bah, non sono soddisfatto: è venuta troppo morbida, si spappola. Devo aver sbagliato qualcosa nella cottura.
E si che l'ho fatta cucinare un'ora e la stufa l'ho tenuta caricata di legna con abbondanza :/ )
[EDIT] Dopo qualche minuto si è consolidata un po', ma è ancora troppo morbida.
Buona è buona, ma ha una punta di retrogusto amaro.
Non credo sia la zucca, perchè ieri una parte l'avevo già cucinata.
Non capisco.
Interesting, Mastodon/fediverse as a teaching/learning tool.
"In the second week of the course, students were asked to compare the moderation policies of one mainstream social media site and a Mastodon instance of their choosing, other than our class instance."
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ASM Researchers (@altsocialmedianet@sciences.social)
The first post of 2026 on the Alternative Social Media Researchers Blog is live! It's by @jjsylvia@mastodon.social and it presents a syllabus of a course in social media ethics.ASM Researchers (sciences.social)
Re: Interesting, Mastodon/fediverse as a teaching/learning tool.
@drupas@social.vivaldi.net I wrote this article some time ago, but unfortunately, there's a lack of useful resources for bringing the fediverse into schools.
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La didattica nel Fediverso: risorse per una scuola consapevole
Il Fediverso può trasformarsi in uno strumento didattico innovativo per sviluppare competenze digitali e cittadinanza consapevole. Scopri comeFrancesco Macchia (Agenda Digitale)
My thoughts about this: write.as/xh64rquxn630h.md
É o fediverso acaído para introducir á mocidade na internet social?
o desde a internet das corporacións é "aquí non pasa nada", esto está muerto... QUE QUERES QUE PASE? que agardas? Algo sensacionalista? Morboso? Humillante? Algo que che faga saltar de carraxe a lanzar insultos? Ou desexar con loucura esa viaxe/zapat…Write.as
Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US and Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say
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A new level of low was reached yesterday when Trump gave the finger to an auto worker who had called him a pedophile protector. Trump can't handle the truth.
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Officials in the Trump administration insist its surges of federal agents into Democratic-led cities are necessary to round up undocumented immigrants, but the agents’ mission increasingly looks as if it is to frighten opponents of the administration…Heather Cox Richardson (Letters from an American)
If you watched the Dearborn Ford Plant spectacle live, you were treated to images of Ford Motor Company's CEO James Farley Jr., & Executive Chair, Clay Ford Jr., applaud the dementia'd dick--tator with enthusiastic sycophantic asskissery.
It's good to see that not all the Ford assembly line labor is blind to tRUMP-Epstein debauchery. "PEDOPHILE PROTECTOR!"
Ford worker suspended for calling Trump 'pedophile protector' at Ford plant share.google/iJFfgrd2sTCETxWA3
Ford worker suspended for calling Trump 'pedophile protector' has 'no regrets' for 'embarrassing' president
An autoworker was suspended after calling President Donald Trump a "pedophile protector" during a visit to a Ford plant, prompting the president to give the middle finger.Landon Mion (Fox Business)
Walmart is jumping on this too. I read that Atlanta is one of the markets😐
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Major retailer expanding drone delivery service to 150 new stores
The service will be available to 40 million customers once the expansion is complete.Matt Durr | mattdurr@mlive.com (mlive)
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La giunta Gualtieri sembra seria sull'argomento della #mobilitàsostenibile...
Qualcuno dà #Roma può testimoniare?
Da domani sarà attiva la “zona 30” in tutto il centro storico di Roma
Da domani, giovedì 15 gennaio, sarà attiva la cosiddetta “zona 30” nel centro storico di Roma. Significa che in oltre mille vie del centro città il …ilpost.it
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Non avevo fatto caso alla foto, spettacolo.
Immagino sia una via pedonale? (Conosco poco Roma...)
sì, in quel tratto è decisamente pedonale 😅
Naturalmente ha i permessi per transitar là, probabilmente per un servizio fotografico
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Keep it up folks. Culture is winning this one.
Christian Kruse (@cjk@chaos.social)
Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, is hurt by our hate of AI. You can't make this shit up. https://gizmodo.com/jensen-huang-is-begging-you-to-stop-being-so-negative-about-ai-2000709335chaos.social
Grazie a tutti i partecipanti alla diretta di ieri sera su nostream.mastodon.uno su cui @librepodcast e @ribby hanno parlato di IA e dei gravi problemi che causa nell'ambito dell'innalzamento dei prezzi dell'hardware e sugli altri impatti.
Abbiamo avuto alcuni problemi tecnici ma era anche la prima puntata
Per seguire e venire avvisati delle prossime dirette basta seguire: @DjDino
Nostream è aperto a tutti, se volete gestire una live contattatemi per avere le credenziali!
Su: @fediverso
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Alten Fedi-Account auf:
Sehende diskutieren darüber, was ein Screenreader für blinde Social-Media-Nutzende an Features bereithalten sollte, sonst seien es "schlechte Screenreader".
Ohne sich mit Betroffenen auszutauschen.
Was fehlt: Empathie.
Und Erfahrung.
Alten Fedi-Account zu.
Without the shared inboxes you would have got huge performance issues at larger servers, because instead of one connection to deliver to 100 users on that server you would need to open up 100 connections.
I'm glad that they exist.
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Any biters? Please let me know!
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Is he looking for a #war, just anywhere, just to NOT have anymore #elections in the #US ?
This bastard may well be secretly hoping for it
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🐭 Real question:
Sometimes I read negative comments about #Lemmy or even calls to defederate...
Why do some people on the #Fediverse feel so strongly about Lemmy?
Isn't an #opensource alternative to #Reddit a good thing?
@mkljczk Was not aware of that.
Tried going down that rabbit hole.
- There seem to have been a thread on Reddit which does not exist anymore (/r/Lemmy is banned in general).
- Found a discussion on lemmy.world (from 3 years ago) which does not really have any real receipts other than people calling the devs Tankies.
- The devs seem to also run (or were running) Lemmygrad.ml which seems to be at the heart of the controversy (also read that Hexbear is also associated / mentioned)
I have no idea if the devs are still connected with Lemmygrad (or if they ever were) and don't know what they have said to be called tankies.
I'm not doubting it. It can be true or not or somewhere in between.
Personally I've mostly seen their project repo and comments on github. Very direct communication but as far as I've seen there were no politics involved.
My favorite instance is hosted by dbzer0.com - pretty sure they have some controversial stances too (not their main focus, but they tolerate AI, crypto).
Fabio
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no no, it's hanging: the legs do not touch the floor... easy to hoover under.