OpenAI Shuts Down Russian and Iranian Propaganda Networks
· Technology · France 24, NDTV
OpenAI has dismantled influence operations from Russia and Iran that utilized its ChatGPT platform to generate fake journalist personas. These networks supported a purported think tank designed to disseminate anti-Ukraine propaganda. The company confirmed the shutdown on Thursday as part of its ongoing efforts to curb the misuse of AI for deceptive digital campaigns. The exact creators and the specific reach of these influence operations remain under investigation.
Why it matters
The move highlights the growing role of AI in state-sponsored disinformation and the increasing pressure on tech companies to police their platforms against geopolitical manipulation.
Read the original report — France 24
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