How AI Tools Are Accelerating Pro-China Messages Online

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how influence operations are conducted online. In this Ask an Expert webinar, we dive into Graphika’s Falsos Amigos report, which uncovered a coordinated network of 11 domains and 16 social media accounts laundering content from Chinese state media outlet CGTN. By using AI tools to translate, summarize, and disguise articles across multiple languages, this network was able to present recycled narratives as original reporting to targeted audiences worldwide.

The campaign’s reach extended across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with a particular focus on engaging younger audiences through AI-generated logos, text, and visuals. This session unpacks why these tactics matter, the risks they pose for organizations, governments, and society, and how coordinated, AI-driven networks can amplify pro-China, anti-West messaging on a global scale.

 

About the Speakers

Margot Fulde-Hardy, Investigator at Graphika – An expert in AI-driven online influence, Margot specializes in mapping coordinated networks and tracking how content spreads across digital platforms.

Chris Block, Account Executive at Graphika – Passionate about helping organizations navigate digital threats, Chris focuses on online safety and security. He will be moderating the session.

 

What You’ll Learn

• AI-Powered Laundering of Reports – How AI tools translated, summarized, and disguised CGTN content across multiple languages and platforms.
• Network Laundering CGTN Content – Insights into the network of 11 domains and 16 social media accounts amplifying Chinese state media.
• Pro-China, Anti-West Content Online – The risks of misleading narratives and how they spread across continents.
• AI Tools Targeting Young Audiences – How logos, text, and visuals generated by AI were tailored to engage youth audiences worldwide.

 

Who Should Watch

This session is designed for:

• Cybersecurity professionals monitoring influence campaigns
• Trust & Safety teams at platforms and tech companies
• Government and policy professionals focused on information security and foreign influence
• Researchers and analysts studying online manipulation and AI-driven narratives

 

Originally Aired

Wednesday, September 24 at 12:00 PM ET

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