[BLAZE] The U.S. Special Operations Command plans to develop and use deepfake technology to generate disinformation and propaganda campaigns that "influence operations," according to federal contracting documents that include a wish list of future technologies.
The documents, obtained by the Intercept, revealed that the military is seeking to develop next-generation technologies to hack and "takeover" [sic] foreign populations' internet-connected devices to gather data and information that would "enable breakdown of what messaging might be popular and accepted."
This strategy would enable the SOCOM to "craft and promote messages that may be more readily received by local populace in relevant peer/near peer environments."
The SOCOM document noted that it seeks to develop the next generation of "deep fake" technology that could "generate messages and influence operations via non-traditional channels."
The pitch document also listed other future technology developments, including lasers, robots, and holographs. SOCOM is accepting proposals for these next-generation advancements through 2025. |