Artificial Intelligence as a Means to Counter Fakes in National Security

In the context of the global information war against Russia, the dissemination of fake information has become one of the key tools for manipulating public consciousness. Fakes threaten national security by undermining trust in government institutions and provoking social unrest. In this regard, the issue of using artificial intelligence (AI) to effectively counter fakes becomes relevant. Purpose: to substantiate the importance of introducing AI technologies to combat fake information, as well as to propose an algorithm for countering fakes in the sphere of Russia’s national security. Methods: empirical methods of comparison (in order to identify lies through comparing with facts), description (in order to classify fakes by types and characteristics), interpretation of data on the dissemination of fake information (in order to disclose their purpose and impact on society) are used comprehensively, which makes it possible not only to fix fakes, but also to develop countermeasures against them; theoretical methods of formal and dialectical logic are used in the analysis of the conceptual apparatus; the specific scientific method of legal and dogmatic analysis of regulatory legal acts allows to identify gaps in regulation, evaluate the effectiveness of laws, and propose legal solutions to the identified problems. Results: the study proves the need to develop and implement national AI technologies to counter fakes aimed at undermining state security, distorting facts, falsifying multimedia content and creating unreliable sources to destabilize society, reduce trust in government institutions and provoke various conflicts. AI technologies detect fake news with an accuracy exceeding human capabilities and can quickly respond to the emergence of new types of fakes. The use of AI to recognize fakes and control the dissemination of information has key advantages: a proactive approach (fighting threats rather than consequences); adaptability (training AI on new types of fakes); comprehensiveness (a combination of technical and expert solutions).