Raphael Glucksmann voice deepfake — Nov 2026
Russian-linked disinformation campaigns utilized AI-generated voice cloning to impersonate a French media outlet in a smear campaign against politician.
- Reported date
- Nov 3, 2026
- Target
- Raphael Glucksmann
The exact incident date was not established. This entry is dated by its source report.
In a targeted disinformation operation, Russian-linked actors impersonated the French investigative outlet Blast to spread false allegations against center-left politician Raphael Glucksmann. The campaign utilized AI-generated voices to fabricate a story claiming that Glucksmann’s partner, Lea Salame, attempted to bribe the media to secure positive coverage for the candidate. Blast journalists have publicly denied publishing the story, and Glucksmann has characterized the incident as an operation by Russian military intelligence (GRU).
What happened
The attack was part of a broader series of disinformation efforts identified by the French agency Viginum, which monitors foreign interference. According to reports, the specific operation targeting Glucksmann was carried out by the Storm-1516 campaign, a group known for using generative AI to create deceptive content. By mimicking the branding and voice of a recognized French media outlet, the attackers sought to lend credibility to the fabricated bribery allegations. This incident is one of several documented attempts to undermine pro-Ukraine candidates ahead of the 2027 French presidential election, with similar tactics used to spread false claims about other political figures.