China's Generative AI Used to Spread Disinformation Against Taiwan
Taiwan's National Security Bureau reported that China has used generative AI to create over 500,000 divisive messages on social media platforms in 2025. The disinformation campaign targeted sensitive political moments and was intended to create social division on the island, according to the bureau's findings.
What happened
Taiwan's National Security Bureau reported that China has used generative AI to generate over half a million controversial messages on social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok in 2025. The disinformation campaign was designed to divide Taiwan's public and coincided with sensitive events such as President Lai Ching-te's speech on China and chipmaker TSMC's announcement of new US investment.
Reported impact
Taiwan's National Security Bureau said the AI-generated disinformation campaign was aimed at creating division among Taiwanese society through what the report described as 'cognitive warfare.'
Index analysis
The National Security Bureau report noted that as AI technology becomes more widespread and mature, China's Communist Party has been using AI tools to assist in the generation and dissemination of controversial messages to influence Taiwan.
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Sources and evidence
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