3 papers
cs.AI2026
IO Factory: Simulating AI-Enabled Influence Campaigns at Scale
Lukasz Olejnik, Wenchao Dong, Jonas R. Kunst +4
We introduce IO Factory, an AI-driven framework for simulating information and influence campaigns as fully integrated, traceable processes. The threat of digital manipulation now…
cs.CY2026
Puppets or partners? Governing cyborg propaganda in the digital public square
Jonas R. Kunst, Kinga Bierwiaczonek, Meeyoung Cha +12
The distinction between genuine grassroots activism and automated influence operations is collapsing. While contemporary policy debates prioritize fully autonomous generative agent…
cs.CY2026
How malicious AI swarms can threaten democracy: The fusion of agentic AI and LLMs marks a new frontier in information warfare
Daniel Thilo Schroeder, Meeyoung Cha, Andrea Baronchelli +19
Advances in AI offer the prospect of manipulating beliefs and behaviors on a population-wide level. Large language models and autonomous agents now let influence campaigns reach un…