Russian Influence Network Used ChatGPT to Pose as Academic Experts

A Russian influence operation used ChatGPT to present fabricated academic expertise online, according to Decrypt. The campaign promoted what it described as an Israeli think tank, which released copied scholarly work under the names of academics. It also distributed analysis supporting pro-Russian positions across social media platforms. The activity illustrates how generative artificial intelligence can help influence networks create more credible-looking material and impersonate researchers. The report did not identify any direct connection between the operation and the crypto assets CROSS, PROM, or PROPY, but the story is relevant to market participants monitoring misinformation, online influence campaigns, and the broader use of AI in public communications.