AI-Linked Videos Misuse Identities to Spread False Narratives About Senate Candidates
Disinformation videos, suspected to be linked to Russia and utilizing AI, are misusing real people's identities to spread false narratives about Senate candidates in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy region.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 27, 2026 —
Videos described as disinformation are using artificial intelligence and the identities of real people to circulate false narratives about Senate candidates in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy region, according to the information provided. The videos are suspected of having links to Russia, but no evidence or details supporting that suspicion were provided.
The available information does not identify the candidates or the people whose identities were used. It also does not specify what the videos depict, which claims they make, when they appeared or where they were shared. The number of videos and the extent of their reach were not provided.
The information characterizes the narratives as false but does not describe how they were checked or identify who determined they were inaccurate. It also does not provide details about the AI tools involved or explain how the real people’s identities were used.
No statements from candidates, affected individuals, election officials, social media platforms or law enforcement were included. The information does not say whether any investigation is underway or whether the videos have been removed or corrected.
As a result, the reported concern is limited to the stated use of AI, the misuse of real people’s identities and the spread of false narratives concerning Senate candidates in the region. The alleged Russia connection remains characterized as suspected; further details about attribution, distribution and response were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by ALI SWENSON, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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