Foreign States Using 'Big Data' for Influence Campaigns

A top intelligence official has revealed that foreign nations are increasingly relying on "big data" to support influence campaigns. These countries are leveraging vast amounts of information to manipulate public opinion, target specific demographics, and interfere in political processes. Officials from the Communications Security Establishment told the foreign interference inquiry that threats aren’t limited to election periods. The official emphasized the need for greater awareness and countermeasures to combat these sophisticated tactics aimed at swaying elections and shaping narratives on social media platforms.