Russia is using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of propaganda songs glorifying its war in Ukraine. These AI-generated tracks, ranging from ballads to metal, appear on platforms like Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, often depicting Russian soldiers as heroes and Ukrainians as dehumanized enemies. Research by Terrecon, a Ukrainian threat intelligence group, identified 981 such songs, most posted after 2024 when AI music tools like Sudo and Udio became widely available.
The Kremlin supports patriotic cultural projects, though its direct role in the songs remains unclear. AI generators make propaganda cheaper and faster than traditional music production. Streaming platforms have inconsistent policies: some label AI content, others do not, and few enforce bans on propaganda or foreign-language slurs.
Researchers tested generators including Suno, Udio, Google Flow Music, and Mureka, successfully creating propaganda songs in Russian and English.
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