Anthropic: Claude AI used in pro-Russian disinformation across Africa

Anthropic reports that its AI model Claude was used in pro-Russian disinformation campaigns in the Central African Republic, with similar allegations in the DRC, Kenya, Sudan, and Mali. This marks a notable instance of AI-enabled influence operations targeting African states, though the scale and impact remain unverified. The report highlights growing use of generative AI in information warfare, raising concerns for regional stability and election integrity.