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Wicked Problems Lab

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The Wicked Problems Lab is an initiative in the Innovate pillar of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Institute of National Security. We bring cutting-edge research together with real-world expertise to develop pragmatic solutions to tackle national security challenges—bridging the gap between policy and implementation.

The GoLaxy Documents: Inside One Chinese Company’s AI-Driven Influence Machine

A Vanderbilt Institute of National Security archive detailing how state-aligned firm GoLaxy harvests data, builds precision profiles, and deploys AI-driven propaganda at scale.

Overview

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Institute of National Security has released The GoLaxy Documents—an archive describing how one Chinese company uses artificial intelligence to drive large-scale influence operations.

In keeping with Vanderbilt’s commitment to transparency and public access, these documents are being shared openly for the first time. By publishing this material, the Institute ensures policymakers, journalists, and the public can examine the evidence directly and engage in informed debate on the threats posed by AI-driven propaganda.

As Featured in The New York Times

  • Aug. 5, 2025 – Guest Essay: by Vanderbilt researchers Brett V. Benson and Brett J. Goldstein.

  • Aug. 6, 2025 – Investigative Coverage: by Julian E. Barnes

As Featured in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Research News

  • Aug. 25, 2025 –

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø the Authors

  • Brett Goldstein

    Special Advisor to the Chancellor on National Security and Strategic Initiatives Research Professor of Engineering Science and Management

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  • Associate Professor, Political Science and Asian Studies, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø