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OpenAI Cracks Down on Russian and Iranian AI Disinformation Influence Operations

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OpenAI dismantled two influence operations carried out with the help of AI, which used fake-identity "journalists" and a think tank to spread geopolitical information.

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Latest development10/9 16:45 (UTC+8)
OpenAI Discloses Russian and Iranian Influence Operations, Bans Related ChatGPT AccountsThe Decoder

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10/9
  1. The Decoder
    OpenAI exposes Russian and Iranian influence operations and bans related ChatGPT accounts

    OpenAI disclosed and banned the ChatGPT accounts used by one Russian and one Iranian influence operation. Both used fake identities to place content in established media outlets, rather than limiting their efforts to social media.

10/8
  1. OpenAI News
    OpenAI disrupts two influence operations using AI as a misleading front

    OpenAI disrupted two AI-assisted influence operations that used fake reporters and a think tank to spread geopolitical messages.

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