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The Psychology of Disinformation Case Studies

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The absorption and spread of disinformation is a pervasive phenomenon across a wide variety of topics and media. Most disinformation research focuses on the source (who created it?) and the environment in which it exists (what platform/medium transmits the information?). Recognizing that disinformation primarily works in an individual person’s mind, this report describes four normal, routine psychological mechanisms that are associated with the absorption and spread of disinformation. We then describe real-world case studies—focusing on activities linked to COVID-19, and to campaigns coordinated by US adversaries including Russia, China, and Iran—to illustrate the way these mechanisms can be manipulated to aid the spread disinformation. The report concludes with multi-pronged recommendations that DOD can use to address the vulnerabilities associated with these psychological mechanisms so as prevent the spread of disinformation and protect both US servicemembers and the country.

, and more broadly than the truth in all categories of information.” Further, the absorption and spread of disinformation is a growing national security concern. Most of our adversaries recognize that controlling the information space, including domestic and international narratives, promotes their national interests. For example, in 2013, the Russian chief of the General Staff, Valeriy Gerasimov

AI and Autonomy in Russia Issue 24

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CNA provides information and analysis of the field of civilian and military AI in Russia and how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. Issue 24.

, divided into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International Collaboration Spotlight: UAVs and Defeating an Amphibious Assault The following preview shows the first item in this issue: 1. Russian government names six universities as Russia

Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 22

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CNA provides information and analysis of the field of civilian and military AI in Russia and how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. Issue 22.

ecosystem, divided into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International Collaboration Spotlight: Kronshtadt Design Bureau Offers Swarm and Combat Drone Capabilities In Brief: Sber Releases AI Principles The following preview shows

Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 19

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This report, the nineteenth in a series of biweekly updates, is part of an effort by CNA to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information and analysis of the field of civilian and military artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia and, in particular, how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. It relies on Russian-language open source material.

and autonomy ecosystem, divided into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International Collaboration Article: Nature of Military Conflicts Today and in the Foreseeable Future Spotlight: Penicillin Counter Battery Radar In Brief: List of Presidential

Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 20

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This report, the twentieth in a series of biweekly updates, is part of an effort by CNA to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information and analysis of the field of civilian and military artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia and, in particular, how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. It relies on Russian-language open source material.

and autonomy ecosystem, divided into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International Collaboration Spotlight: Russian Military Engineers and Sappers To Get Robotics Technologies The following preview shows the first item in this issue: 1

Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 18

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This report, the eighteenth in a series of biweekly updates, is part of an effort by CNA to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information and analysis of the field of civilian and military artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia and, in particular, how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. It relies on Russian-language open source material.

and autonomy ecosystem, divided into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International Collaboration Article: General Staff Journal Discusses Military AI, AI in Nuclear Weapons Spotlight: S-500 Prometey The following preview shows the first item

AI in Russia Issue 11

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This report, the eleventh in a series of biweekly updates, is part of an effort by CNA to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information and analysis of the field of civilian and military artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia and, in particular, how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. It relies on Russian-language open source material.

into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International Collaboration Spotlight: Marker Unmanned Ground Vehicle In Brief: Concept for Developing AI and Robotics Regulations Until 2024 The following preview shows the first item

AI in Russia 17

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This report, the seventeenth in a series of biweekly updates, is part of an effort by CNA to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information and analysis of the field of civilian and military artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia and, in particular, how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. It relies on Russian-language open source material.

into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International

AI in Russia 16

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This report, the sixteenth in a series of biweekly updates, is part of an effort by CNA to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information and analysis of the field of civilian and military artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia and, in particular, how Russia is applying AI to its military capabilities. It relies on Russian-language open source material.

into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments International

Xi Jinping’s Vision of a Resilient China

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Elizabeth Wishnick examines President Xi Jinping’s rhetoric regarding China’s national challenges including COVID-19, and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

” by increasing domestic exploration and creating strategic mineral reserves. What are the international implications of Xi’s emphasis on resilience and national security? Since the 20th CCP Congress, Xi ... in the face of domestic challenges and key security risks and was asserting that miracles would be needed (though hard work still could bring them to fruition). To be sure, he expressed confidence ... , Xi spoke of the resilience of the Sino-Russian partnership and emphasized its enduring value in an international environment he characterized as “changing and turbulent.” Despite the challenging