Chinese operatives are using AI photos to trick American voters and turn them against each other, Microsoft says

• Microsoft warned that China has been using AI-generated images to sow discord among US voters.
• Real people are reposting these divisive images, not realizing they're fake, Microsoft added.
• The Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., hit back, speaking of "malicious speculation" against China.

China has since March been using generative AI to create viral content that divides US voters on social media — and is getting better at it, Microsoft analysts say.