The EU Makes an Urgent TikTok Inquiry on Russia’s Role in Romanian Election Turmoil

December 9, 2024 at 05:44AM The EU began investigating TikTok’s involvement in promoting Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, following intelligence files suggesting Moscow coordinated a campaign for him. The election results were annulled, prompting concerns over foreign influence and a digital regulation request to TikTok. The platform has 24 hours to respond. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** … Read more

Romania Cancels Presidential Election Results After Alleged Russian Meddling on TikTok

December 7, 2024 at 03:21AM Romania’s constitutional court annulled the presidential election’s first round due to Russian interference allegations, with the second round canceled. Călin Georgescu, the initial winner, called the ruling an “officialized coup.” The U.S. and EU are monitoring foreign influence on elections, particularly via TikTok, amid numerous cyber intrusion attempts. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more

‘Operation Undercut’ Adds to Russia Malign Influence Campaigns

November 27, 2024 at 01:45PM The Social Design Agency (SDA) is executing “Operation Undercut,” a campaign aimed at undermining support for Ukraine and influencing the US, Ukraine, and Europe regarding various geopolitical issues. Utilizing AI-generated videos and misinformation, it seeks to destabilize Western alliances while drawing attention to perceived inefficacies in Ukrainian leadership. ### Meeting … Read more