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British security services drafted into General Election task force to protect politicians from violent attacks - and counter online interference from Russia, China and Iran

The Mail on Sunday can reveal the secret Whitehall Joint Election and Security Preparedness (JESP) unit - which includes MI5, MI6 and GCHQ - will monitor extremist threats candidates may face.

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Russia and China manipulating UK public opinion by promoting pro-Palestinian influencers

Russia and China manipulating UK public opinion by promoting pro-Palestinian influencers
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Deepfakes a major concern for general election, say IT professionals

A survey of IT staff revealed concerns about the use of AI-generated content to undermine democratic processes.

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IT professionals fear AI-generated fake content could influence general election

A survey of technology professionals found 65% said they are concerned an election result could be affected by misleading AI-generated content

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UK in critical need of regulation to fight misinformation online

Misinformation, where it is generated by AI, poses an exponential threat due to the ease with which plausible false content can be created and spread.

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