AI chatbots allow access to Russian disinformation

Several artificial intelligence chatbots, including ChatGPT and Claude, reproduce information from Russian media outlets considered instruments of Kremlin disinformation. This situation allows disinformation propagated by these channels to reach a wider audience through AI interfaces. The Russian media outlets in question are seen as propaganda tools used by the Russian government to influence narratives internationally. The research reveals that AI chatbots, when asked to provide information on certain topics, tend to repeat and validate content originating from these Russian sources, potentially amplifying disinformation messages without users being aware of the dubious origin of the information.