China, Russia and Iran will ‘very likely’ use AI to target Canada’s 2025 federal election, cyber agency warns

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Open this photo in gallery: The Communications Security Establishment released a report on the cyber threats to Canada's democratic process.MARK BLINCH/Reuters Canada’s cybersecurity protection agency is warning that China, Russia and Iran will “very likely” use artificial intelligence in an attempt to interfere with the 2025 federal election expected this spring. The Communications Security Establishment released a report Thursday, the Cyber Threats to Canada’s Democratic Process: 2025 Update, that details the impact increasingly powerful and accessible artificial intelligence tools have had on efforts by foreign actors to spread disinformation, harass politicians and conduct espionage or interference. These include the means...