US Sanctions Russian, Iranian Groups for 2024 Election Sabotage

On January 2, 2025, the U.S. State Department slapped sanctions on Iran’s Cognitive Design Production Center and Russia’s Center for Geopolitical Expertise, along with GRU officer Valery Korovin. Accused of deploying AI-driven deepfakes and disinformation across 100 fake news sites, these entities aimed to sway the 2024 elections. Despite their high-tech antics, many campaigns missed the mark with American voters. This move reaffirms the U.S. commitment to safeguarding democracy, proving that not all cyber plots can hack the spirit of the electorate.