# U.S. intelligence says Russia is using deepfake celebrity videos to influence midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/112936

- Meduza, 2026-10-23 15:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/23/for-weeks-deepfake-celebrities-have-been-telling-americans-not-to-vote-for-democrats-in-the-midterm-elections-u-s-intelligence-says-russia-is-behind-it

> Senators Mark Warner and Jim Himes say a classified intelligence report indicates Russia is using AI to spread disinformation and undermine trust in congressional candidates and the elections. Deepfake celebrity clips urge viewers not to vote for Democrats. U.S. agencies have found no proven attempts to hack election systems or campaign networks.

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