The use of artificial intelligence for information campaigns in wartime: Visual tools for countering disinformation

Abstract

In the context of the modern information war, the development of effective methods to counter disinformation and hostile propaganda has become critically important. The amount of false information and the speed of its dissemination necessitated the implementation of automated systems involving artificial intelligence to optimise the processes of creating visual counter-propaganda content. This research aimed to develop a methodology for the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into the processes of creating effective visual tools for countering disinformation, taking into account the principles of graphic design and the psychology of visual information perception. The research was based on a comprehensive approach that combined theoretical analysis of scientific literature, comparative analysis of the neural networks Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E, semiotic analysis of visual materials, as well as experimental implementation of the developed system for the automated creation of counter-propaganda visual content. A comprehensive approach has been developed for the creation of visual tools to counter disinformation, which combines the capabilities of automated information collection systems, artificial intelligence algorithms for generating graphic content, and the principles of effective graphic design. It has been found that the use of artificial intelligence in graphic design has optimised up to 20% of routine tasks in the creation of visual content, allowing designers to focus on the strategic and creative aspects of development. The developed recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in graphic design may be implemented by state institutions, media, and public organisations to respond promptly to information threats