Russia’s Wiki Warfare Tries to Distort Reality, Documents Show (opens original article in a new tab)

Leaked documents show Russia's Social Design Agency (SDA) is creating alternative information ecosystems through cloned websites and AI manipulation to influence public opinion and search engines, with projects targeting Armenia and Germany. The SDA, sanctioned for disinformation, is part of Russia's broader cognitive warfare efforts, including building a Russian-branded encyclopedia, Ruwiki, which alters content to align with Kremlin narratives.

• Leaked documents reveal Russian agency's efforts to create alternative information ecosystems via Wikipedia-style sites and AI manipulation
• SDA, sanctioned by US, UK, and EU, is involved in cognitive warfare and disinformation campaigns
• Projects target countries like Armenia and Germany with false narratives to influence search engines and AI chatbots
• SDA's activities include building cloned websites and training AI platforms with Russia-friendly content
• Ruwiki, a Russian alternative to Wikipedia, alters content to align with Kremlin interests