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OpenAI has shut down influence operations originating from Russia and Iran that used its AI models to spread propaganda. These operations created fake personas to disseminate disinformation.
OpenAI announced it had dismantled influence operations originating from Russia and Iran. These networks employed the company's artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, to generate sophisticated propaganda. The operations created fake journalist personas and supported fabricated think tanks to disseminate narratives against perceived adversaries.
The disruption highlights the growing use of AI in information warfare. Such tactics have been observed in various geopolitical conflicts, aiming to shape public opinion and sow discord. The move by OpenAI underscores the challenges in controlling the misuse of advanced AI technologies for malicious purposes.
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“OpenAI said Thursday it shut down Russian and Iranian influence operations that used ChatGPT to create fake journalist personas and support a purported think tank spreading anti-Ukraine propaganda.”How each side headlined it
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All sources: OpenAI has identified and shut down influence operations originating from Russia and Iran that utilized its AI models to spread propaganda.
Key divergence: The sources agree on the core event but differ slightly on the specific tactics employed, such as the creation of fake journalist personas or the support of a think tank.
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OpenAI on Thursday said it shut down two influence operations -- from Russia and Iran -- that used ChatGPT to push fake journalist personas and run a "think-tank" to covertly peddle anti-Ukraine...
The influence operations used ChatGPT to to peddle sophisticated propaganda against adversaries.
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OpenAI said Thursday it shut down Russian and Iranian influence operations that used ChatGPT to create fake journalist personas and support a purported think tank spreading anti-Ukraine propaganda.
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