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Artificial intelligence and information warfare in major power states: how the US, China, and Russia are using artificial intelligence in their information warfare and influence operations

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  • Lance Y. Hunter
  • Craig D. Albert
  • Josh Rutland
  • Kristen Topping
  • Christopher Hennigan

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Previous research in security studies contends that information warfare (IW) is becoming a critical element in states' overall security strategies. Additionally, many researchers posit that artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly emerging as an important component of digital communications and states' military applications worldwide. However, less is known regarding how states are incorporating AI in their information warfare and influence operations (IWIO). Thus, given the growing importance of AI and IW in global security, this paper examines how the United States, China, and Russia are incorporating AI in their IWIO strategies and tactics. We find that the US, China, and Russia are utilizing AI in their IWIO approaches in significant ways depending on each state's overall IW strategy, with important implications for international security.

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  • Lance Y. Hunter & Craig D. Albert & Josh Rutland & Kristen Topping & Christopher Hennigan, 2024. "Artificial intelligence and information warfare in major power states: how the US, China, and Russia are using artificial intelligence in their information warfare and influence operations," Defense & Security Analysis, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(2), pages 235-269, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdanxx:v:40:y:2024:i:2:p:235-269
    DOI: 10.1080/14751798.2024.2321736
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