Russian Disinformation On the Rise as U.S. Election Approaches
This week, we examine recent revelations involving online propaganda groups and their dissemination of Russian disinformation.
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Immaculate Constellation: UAP Bombshell or Disinformation?
This week, we examine the latest UAP whistleblower claims involving the alleged "Immaculate Constellation" program.
Misinformation and Disinformation the Biggest Short-Term Threat to Global Stability, Warns Latest Davos Report
WEF's 2024 Global Threats Report identifies misinformation and disinformation as the top global risk, highlighting urgent need for action.
Inside CounterCloud: A Fully Autonomous AI Disinformation System
The AI-powered disinformation experiment you've never heard of...
The AI-powered disinformation experiment you've never heard of...
CounterCloud, a totally autonomous AI disinformation system, gives a glimpse into how AI and disinformation will work together in the future.
Can You Tell the Difference? Unsettling Study Reveals AI’s Aptitude For Producing Disinformation
New study explores how AI text generators impact information perception and whether people can tell AI-generated truth from disinformation.
Unmasking Deception and Disinformation: New Study Reveals the Challenges of Detecting Manipulation in Group Settings
New research reveals the significant challenges of detecting deception and disinformation in real-world group settings.
Disinformation, Covert Influence, and Cyber-Espionage Still a Major Problem on Social Media, Latest Meta Report Reveals
Meta's Adversarial Threats Report offers the latest insights on how bad actors are using social media for malicious activities.
Study Finds Disinformation is Being Used to Manipulate Western Media… Like it Has Been Doing for Centuries
Researchers at Cardiff University say Western Media is being steered by Russian propaganda, but archaeology reveals it is a practice with ancient roots.
GPT-3 May Become The AI Disinformation Machine We’ve Always Feared, Study Finds
A new study shows how GPT-3 was able to generate "human-like" text producing very persuasive disinformation able to sway opinions.
The 2024 Congressional UAP Hearing
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we provide a full analysis of the recent 2024 congressional UAP hearing.
2024 UAP Annual Report Released in Wake of Congressional Hearing Addressing Claims of U.S. Secret Programs
This week, we cover the release of the 2024 UAP annual report by the DoD following a recent congressional hearing on the topic.
Former Officials Warn Lawmakers of Alleged Secret UAP Programs Operating Beyond Congressional Oversight
A group of former government officials and disclosure advocates recently told lawmakers the U.S. is not being transparent enough on UAP.
Fake Social Media Accounts with AI-Generated Images Linked to Spread of Propaganda and Conspiracies, New Research Shows
New research is revealing the prevalence of fake social media accounts using AI-generated images and their involvement with the spread of misinformation online.
U.S. Space Force Tracking Debris After “Anomaly” Leads to Unexplained Satellite Loss
This week, we examine what U.S. Space Force officials and others have said about a Boeing-built satellite that recently exploded due to an "anomaly."
AI Sexbots Are On The Rise. Should We Regulate Them?
As AI sexbots are becoming more prevalent, researchers are concerned over how they will impact the future and the ethics of human sexuality.
Misinformation Complicates Recovery Efforts in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
This week, we examine misinformation and conspiracy theories that have remained prevalent online in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Opinion: IMMACULATE CONSTELLATION? Could The Government Really Hide a Secret UFO Program?
A new whistleblower says the U.S. has a secret UFO program, which begs the question, could the government really keep that kind of secret?
New Study Confirms: Critical Thinking Is Mentally Draining and Inherently Unpleasant
Science confirms what many have already suspected —critical thinking mentally draining and often unpleasant.
New Evidence Reveals 16th-Century Spies With ‘Eyes Everywhere’ Infiltrated ‘Stranger Churches’
New research into the 'Stranger Churches' of 16th-century England shows a shady world of multilingual spies, espionage, and counterespionage.
New Research Exposes the Narcissistic Traits and Fragile Egos of Online Trolls
New research reveals the psychological traits of "online trolls," show the majority are narcissists with low self-esteem.
“Sportswashing” Remains a Prevalent and Highly Effective Way To Hide Dark Realities, Research Shows
How sportswashing manipulates global perception, from Nazi Germany's 1936 Olympics to modern regimes, masking controversies through sports.
How Concerned Should We Be About Falling Space Debris?
This week, we examine recent events that are causing heightened concerns about the potential threats associated with falling space debris.
Pentagon Officials Say Russia Has Launched a Counter Space Weapon into Orbit
This week, a counter space weapon was reportedly placed into orbit by Russia in near proximity to a U.S. government satellite.
The War Waged Over Memories
On this week's episode, Kenna and Steph discuss how false memories are becoming more prevalent in the age of disinformation.
Repetition Creates False Memories: New Study Exposes the “Truth Effect” and Its Impact on Misinformation
Research reveals that the "truth effect" and "illusion of knowledge effect" create false memories from repeated information, impacting beliefs in the digital age.
Is TikTok Really a National Security Threat? Why U.S. Lawmakers Are Pushing to Ban the Popular Social Media App
Is the popular TikTok app really a Trojan horse for Chinese surveillance? Here's why U.S. lawmakers are pushing to ban TikTok amid espionage fears.
The Pentagon’s New UAP Report is Seriously Flawed
In an exhaustive analysis, Christopher Mellon breaks down why the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office's new UAP report is seriously flawed.
Exposed: South African Government Website Published Personal Data of its Lawmakers
Members of the South African parliament have had their personal contact information publicly listed on the parliament's official website, exposing them to a security risk.
GPS Jamming by Russia is On the Rise in Northern Europe, Officials Warn
Officials in Europe have been on alert following the observation of a concerning rise in the use of GPS jamming near the borders of NATO nations.
Russia’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons Threshold Revealed in New Document Leak
Newly leaked information has revealed Moscow’s threshold for the use of tactical nuclear weapons in a series of formerly secret documents.
Disinfo and the UFO
We look at the role of disinformation in the bizarre hall of mirrors of Ufology, and historical case studies involving how lies, misdirection, and psychological warfare have been used to steer the UFO narrative for more than half a century.
Leaked Documents Reveal Beijing’s Big Business of Hacking
The existence of newly leaked documents revealing the Chinese government’s use of hackers for hire offer new insights into Beijing’s ongoing espionage efforts.
AI Propaganda is Dangerously Persuasive and Could be Used in Covert Operations, New Study Warns
AI propaganda generated by popular large language models is remarkably persuasive, according to new findings that compared AI-generated content to real propaganda produced by countries like Russia and Iran.
“Shooting Down Souls… Good Luck with That”: Some Paradoxical Thoughts on the UFO Phenomenon from a Historian of Religions
Historian of religions Jeffrey Kripal, Ph.D., looks at a few of the paradoxes that arise in the study of the UFO phenomenon.
AI Image Generator Midjourney Is Accidentally Creating NSFW Content, Violating Its Own Guidelines
The Debrief ran a test, and stumbled onto a nude beach...
The Debrief ran a test, and stumbled onto a nude beach...
AI-image platform Midjourney is accidently generating nude images, making some critics wonder what is going on behind the virtual scenes.
Will Scientists Soon Confirm the Existence of Alien Life?
This week, tantalizing hints that a major scientific discovery involving alien life may be on the way are afoot... but is there more here than hype?
UAPs and Non-Human Intelligence: What Is the Most Reasonable Scenario?
Philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup, Ph.D., presents a thought-provoking argument for the terrestrial origins of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
AI Researchers Developed a New “Jailbreak” Method to Test ChatGPT’s Defenses. Here’s What They Found.
A study pitted a specialized AI against common LLM chatbots like ChatGPT and Bard in an attempt to break down their defense mechanisms.
On the Eve of An A.I. ‘Extinction Risk’? In 2023, Advancements in A.I. Signaled Promise, and Prompted Warnings from Global Leaders
In 2023, the advancement of AI has prompted concerns among government officials worldwide, who increasingly warn about potential threats to humanity.
A Dramatic Dilution of the Disclosure Process: A Temporary Shore Break Against The Waves of Change?
J.P. Hague, Barrister-at-Law, offers an international perspective on the legislative path and outcome of the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Act of 2023, also known as the “Schumer Amendment.”
The Senate Just Passed Its Massive Defense Bill: Here’s What That Means for UAP Disclosure
In this week's newsletter, we’ll be looking at the Senate's recent passage of the NDAA, and what that means for the UAP Disclosure Act of 2023.
The AI Arms Race Will Be The Next Geopolitical Kingmaker, Experts Warn
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the board on which future conflicts will be strategized and future societies shaped, experts warn.
New Survey Reveals Differences Along Political Lines on Social Media Content Removal
A recent survey that reveals how partisan interests and biases influence the debate over the deletion of content on social media sites.
The DOD Taps AI to Monitor Washington D.C.’s Airspace, and AARO Gets a New Website
This week, we look at the DOD and its plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help monitor the airspace over the nation’s capital.
Liar, Liar, AI On Fire
On today’s episode, podcaster Kennedy Chappel joins MJ Banias as a guest co-host to discuss a new study into the origins of life on Earth, how Russia is using a novel malware tool to hack into Starlink satellites, and a new AI-powered disinformation experiment called "CounterCloud."
Questions About Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Enter the 2024 Presidential Race
As things start gearing up for the 2024 election season, the UAP question already managed to make its way into the first round of debates featuring eight GOP hopefuls.
Amidst Controversy, Google Has a New Secret Project to Help it Dominate the AI Landscape
Google is reportedly working on a new secret AI project amidst turmoil in the tech industry's race toward AI dominance.
The Congressional Hearing on UAP: What We Learned From Yesterday’s Testimony
This week's Intelligence Brief newsletter looks at the key takeaways from the latest in a recent series of Congressional hearings on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
Meet the Artist Pushing the Canadian Government to Adopt an AI “Bill of Rights”
Canada's new AI laws are aimed to regulate artificial intelligence, but AI artist and author Tim Boucher says they don't go far enough.
Study Reveals People Overestimate Their Ability to Detect BS
New research reveals the difficulties in detecting misinformation in what researchers affectionately call the "bullshit blind spot."