Leaked documents from a private Russian agency reveal a planned Russian influence operation named Project 2026. The project involves creating a broad network of Wikipedia-style reference sites, media outlets, and fake think tanks designed to influence how people and AI chatbots perceive and understand political issues. The plan extends beyond spreading fabricated stories on social media to building an alternative information ecosystem.

Leaked documents from a private Russian agency reveal a planned Russian influence operation named Project 2026. The project involves creating a broad network of Wikipedia-style reference sites, media outlets, and fake think tanks designed to influence how people and AI chatbots perceive and understand political issues. The plan extends beyond spreading fabricated stories on social media to building an alternative information ecosystem.