Bloomberg: Russian influence operators have a plan called Project 2026 to create an alternative information ecosystem, including Wikipedia-style reference sites and media outlets, to shape public opinion on political issues.
Leaked documents from the Social Design Agency reveal efforts to build a network of websites and think tanks to spread false information and influence AI chatbots and search engines.
The documents show plans to create fake reference sites, such as a cloned Wikipedia page for Armenia, and to monitor and track the success of disinformation campaigns, including the use of opinion trackers and social media analytics…