A concise profile of the entity and its current status
A French disinformation watchdog has linked the Israeli firm BlackCore to online campaigns that targeted elections in Scotland and New York, in addition to France’s local elections. The report ties BlackCore to a network amplifying content through automated accounts; authorities say the operations spanned Angola and Togo, with comments aimed at Scotland’s First Minister and the SNP.
U.S. firms have started using cheaper Chinese open-weight models and building proprietary systems as Washington limits access to top American models. Five Eyes intelligence chiefs have warned frontier AI will accelerate cyber threats within months. The White House has applied export controls and launched Pax Silica to push allies toward U.S. AI while companies and investors are reassessing costs and strategy.