Key Points:
- Cyabra revealed a network of 3,388 fake profiles promoting DeepSeek AI.
- The campaign was likely coordinated and suggests possible involvement of the Chinese government.
- 44.7% of the fake profiles were created in 2024, coinciding with the launch of DeepSeek.
Executive Summary:
Cyabra has exposed a coordinated fake campaign surrounding DeepSeek AI, a product of a Chinese startup. The investigation identified 3,388 fake profiles that significantly contributed to the promotion of DeepSeek, indicating potential state involvement. Notably, nearly half of these profiles emerged in 2024, aligning with the product’s launch timeline.
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Cyabra uncovered a network of fake profiles promoting the hype around DeepSeek AI.
Cyabra uncovered a meticulously coordinated fake campaign designed to promote DeepSeek, the new AI developed by a Chinese startup.
A coordinated network of 3,388 fake profiles strategically promoted DeepSeek, employing tactics that suggest potential involvement by the Chinese government. 44.7% of those fake profiles were created in 2024, aligning with the timing of DeepSeek’s launch.
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