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AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for Democracy

Researchers warn that advances in AI will enable single operators to command swarms of thousands of autonomous social‑media agents that produce indistinguishable human content. These AI‑driven disinformation networks can adapt in real time, target specific communities, and conduct rapid micro‑testing to maximize influence. The paper predicts deployment against the 2028 U.S. presidential election and argues the technology could erode democratic norms unless countermeasures are created. It also calls for an independent AI Influence Observatory to provide early warning and coordination.