Investigations, analysis and news from the Brinker narrative intelligence team.https://www.brinker.aihttps://www.brinker.ai/post/soon-everything-will-be-a-deepfake-that-s-not-the-real-problemhttps://www.brinker.ai/post/soon-everything-will-be-a-deepfake-that-s-not-the-real-problemDetecting that something was manipulated may not tell you very much on its own. The question we think will matter more is: Why was it manipulated? and to exemplify this point we will share a recent example from Brazil’s general election.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTNoam Hartmanhttps://www.brinker.ai/post/how-data-centers-became-a-disinformation-targethttps://www.brinker.ai/post/how-data-centers-became-a-disinformation-targetOver the past year, data centers have been targeted by coordinated foreign influence campaigns, weaponizing local anxieties to manufacture public outrage and destabilize critical infrastructure projectsMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNadav Sagihttps://www.brinker.ai/post/how-disinformation-is-used-to-amplify-societal-chaos-during-natural-disastershttps://www.brinker.ai/post/how-disinformation-is-used-to-amplify-societal-chaos-during-natural-disastersWhy natural disasters are attractive opportunities for disinformation actorsThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBrandon Abramshttps://www.brinker.ai/post/the-state-of-osint-in-the-iran-warhttps://www.brinker.ai/post/the-state-of-osint-in-the-iran-warThe Iranian regime has put most of the country in an Internet blackout, which means that OSINT, to a large extent, cannot happen. So how do one use open-source intelligence to get a view into the country?Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTBrinker Editorial https://www.brinker.ai/post/what-is-agentic-osinthttps://www.brinker.ai/post/what-is-agentic-osintWhile generative AI in the world of OSINT is used to generate insight, agentic AI is focused on taking action. It autonomously translates a goal into a plan and a set of actions.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Ravnerhttps://www.brinker.ai/post/brinker-highlighted-by-gartner-as-a-startup-to-watch-in-disinformation-securityhttps://www.brinker.ai/post/brinker-highlighted-by-gartner-as-a-startup-to-watch-in-disinformation-securityGartner highlighted Brinker as one of the innovative startups shaping this emerging technology space. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTBrinker Editorial https://www.brinker.ai/post/interview-with-oded-breiner-brinker-s-ctohttps://www.brinker.ai/post/interview-with-oded-breiner-brinker-s-ctoIn this episode of Trident Talks, Rosie Larter sits down with Oded Breiner, Co-Founder and CTO of Brinker, to explore how AI is changing the game in disinformation, narrative intelligence and deepfake analysis. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTBrinker Editorial https://www.brinker.ai/post/different-tragedies-same-malicious-narrativehttps://www.brinker.ai/post/different-tragedies-same-malicious-narrativeFollowing the Bondi Beach attack, a false “Google search spike” narrative spread rapidly on social media, using doctored screenshots to suggest prior knowledge or orchestration by Israeli and Australian authorities. This investigation traces how the same false-flag disinformation tactic has repeatedly surfaced after major attacks, revealing a recurring hallmark of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI).Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTBrandon Abramshttps://www.brinker.ai/post/how-to-rally-an-angry-mob-and-how-to-dismantle-ithttps://www.brinker.ai/post/how-to-rally-an-angry-mob-and-how-to-dismantle-itThe Brinker-triad is framework designed to illuminate the complex and persistent problem of online hate, and to suggest practical ways to diffuse it.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Ravnerhttps://www.brinker.ai/post/interview-with-daniel-ravner-brinker-ceohttps://www.brinker.ai/post/interview-with-daniel-ravner-brinker-ceoZary Manning's discussion with Daniel Ravner explored the evolving landscape of disinformation and the innovative approaches being developed to combat it.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTBrinker Editorial https://www.brinker.ai/post/how-k-pop-is-used-to-win-wars-mobilizing-communities-in-influence-campaignshttps://www.brinker.ai/post/how-k-pop-is-used-to-win-wars-mobilizing-communities-in-influence-campaignsInfluence campaigns don’t begin the day influence is needed. They can start years earlier - building and mobilizing communities before eventually weaponizing them. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTBrandon Abramshttps://www.brinker.ai/post/thailand-and-cambodia-border-clashes-let-the-influence-campaigns-beginhttps://www.brinker.ai/post/thailand-and-cambodia-border-clashes-let-the-influence-campaigns-beginHow do psyops and influence efforts already play into this escalating conflictThu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTBrandon Abramshttps://www.brinker.ai/post/brinker-s-platform-uncovered-an-ai-powered-disinformation-network-targeting-indiahttps://www.brinker.ai/post/brinker-s-platform-uncovered-an-ai-powered-disinformation-network-targeting-indiaBrinker’s latest investigation uncovered a sophisticated, AI-powered campaign aimed at spreading conspiracy theories targeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior government officials.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTBrinker Editorial https://www.brinker.ai/post/introducing-mcp-brinker-s-model-context-protocolhttps://www.brinker.ai/post/introducing-mcp-brinker-s-model-context-protocolIntroducing the Brinker MCP (Model Context Protocol) What if your AI could log into your Brinker account and instantly access your threat data and insights?Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTBrinker Editorial https://www.brinker.ai/post/disinformation-and-influence-mitigation-industry-landscape-maphttps://www.brinker.ai/post/disinformation-and-influence-mitigation-industry-landscape-mapAn constantly updated landscape map of the industry, solutions and key players fighting malicious influence campaigns, mis and disinformtion. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTBrinker Editorial https://www.brinker.ai/post/cib-operation-targeting-western-automotive-brandshttps://www.brinker.ai/post/cib-operation-targeting-western-automotive-brandsA joint investigation by Brinker and the Cyfluence Research Center (CRC) reveals a coordinated digital influence campaign targeting Western automotive brands — including Ford Motor Company and John Deere.Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTBrinker Editorial https://www.brinker.ai/post/russian-vs-chinese-influence-campaigns-different-approaches-to-information-manipulationhttps://www.brinker.ai/post/russian-vs-chinese-influence-campaigns-different-approaches-to-information-manipulationAccording to the European External Action Service's (EEAS) recent report on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), significant differences exist between Russian and Chinese methods of conducting influence operations.Key Differences Between Russian and Chinese Influence Approaches: • Operational Structure: • Russia operates primarily from within state-controlled entities and direct governmental channels. • China often leverages external suppliers, including legitimate pubSat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTBrinker Editorial https://www.brinker.ai/post/the-misinformation-meltdown-how-viral-panic-can-collapse-a-bank-in-hourshttps://www.brinker.ai/post/the-misinformation-meltdown-how-viral-panic-can-collapse-a-bank-in-hoursLearning from the Past: How Misinformation on Social Media Fueled SVB’s CollapseWed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTNadav Sagihttps://www.brinker.ai/post/brinker-named-among-10-most-promising-defense-tech-startups-of-2025-press-releasehttps://www.brinker.ai/post/brinker-named-among-10-most-promising-defense-tech-startups-of-2025-press-releaseBrinker Named Among "10 Most Promising Defense Tech Startups of 2025" (Press Release)Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTBrinker Editorial