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Russian Disinformation Is Poisoning AI Tools, Polish Official Warns

Polskie Radio 30 June 2026

Tomasz Chłoń, Poland’s foreign ministry special envoy for countering disinformation, warns that Russia deliberately floods the internet with propaganda to influence AI systems. The Kremlin places false narratives in marginal channels before amplifying them into mainstream discourse, with a particular focus on poisoning language models so that tools like ChatGPT provide less critical responses about Russia.

Chłoń cites declining Polish support for Ukraine — from 50% to under 30% — as evidence that disinformation campaigns work by targeting emotions and fears.

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