EU Report Reveals China's Use of AI for Disinformation and Harassment

The report explicitly states that AI systems are used to generate fake videos, deepfakes, and other content to manipulate information and discredit opposition voices. This manipulation has already occurred and caused harm by spreading false narratives and harassment, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to harm to communities and violations of rights. The AI involvement is direct in the use of AI-generated content for disinformation campaigns, and the harms are realized, not just potential. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.

The report explicitly states that AI tools are used to generate fake videos and content that discredit dissenters and spread state propaganda, which constitutes harm to communities by manipulating information and spreading false narratives. The involvement of AI in creating and amplifying this disinformation is direct and central to the harm. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm through information manipulation and violation of rights.

The article explicitly mentions the use of AI tools to generate fake videos, deepfakes, and AI-generated comics that are used to discredit dissenters and spread state propaganda. This use of AI directly leads to harm to communities through misinformation and manipulation, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential, as the report documents active campaigns and their effects.

The article explicitly mentions the use of AI systems to create and spread disinformation and harassment against critics, which is a direct violation of rights and causes harm to communities through misinformation and manipulation. The AI systems' outputs are actively used to intimidate and harass, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential, and the AI's role is pivotal in generating and amplifying the false content.

The report explicitly states that AI-generated deepfake videos and automated AI-driven content production are used to attack dissidents and spread disinformation, which directly harms individuals and communities by undermining political rights and social trust. The AI systems' use in producing and disseminating false content is a direct cause of these harms. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to AI system use.