ADA Guide released in Romanian and English
Prodefence is pleased to announce the publication—now available in both Romanian and English—of the educational guide “Artificial Intelligence & The Manipulation of Human Perception,” developed under the ADA program: “Analyze – Decide – Act.” As the initiator of the ADA project, Prodefence continues to invest in practical, structured resources that strengthen digital resilience and support safer decision-making in an increasingly complex information environment.
Why we launched ADA
The speed at which technology evolves has outpaced society’s ability to consistently assess risk, verify information, and respond responsibly to digital threats. Today, manipulation is no longer limited to human-driven persuasion. AI enables scale, automation, and precision targeting, amplifying influence operations, fraud, disinformation, and social engineering—often faster than individuals and institutions can react.
ADA was created to close this gap by turning high-impact topics into clear guidance, realistic scenarios, and actionable prevention and response steps.
What this publication addresses
This guide focuses on how AI can influence perception and decision-making, including:
- Algorithmic amplification and attention manipulation that shapes beliefs and behaviors
- Synthetic media and deepfakes (video, image, and voice) used in deception, reputational attacks, and fraud
- LLM-enabled persuasion and automation, enabling scalable social engineering and narrative manipulation
- Behavioral and psychological vulnerabilities that can be exploited through modern digital channels
- Practical protection measures, including verification habits, decision discipline, and response actions when manipulation is suspected
The objective is not only awareness, but resilience—helping readers recognize signals, reduce impulsive reactions, and adopt safer digital routines.
Authors and strategic partners
Prodefence congratulates the authors Mircea Constantin Șcheau and Alexandru Ciprian Angheluș for delivering a professional and usable resource aligned with ADA’s mission.
We also acknowledge and appreciate the contribution of key partners and experts who supported the development of this guide, including Cloud Security Alliance Romania Official (a chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance), experts from the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) – National Cyberint Center, the Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania – Romanian Police.
From publication to impact
ADA is not a single release, it is a growing program. Through CyberAID and the CysEdu platform, Prodefence and partners will continue to expand the ADA knowledge base with additional guides, simulations, and learning content focused on real-world risks: phishing and fraud, manipulation, AI-driven threats, incident response behavior, and digital safety for diverse audiences.
We invite institutions, educators, professionals, and community stakeholders to engage with this publication, distribute it responsibly, and participate in the broader effort to strengthen societal resilience.
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