Disrupting a new covert influence campaign from Russia
OpenAI has banned a cluster of accounts originating from Russia that used its AI models to generate content for a fake Israel-based think tank and a political index. These accounts produced materials designed to influence public opinion by criticizing Western policies and promoting pro-Russian narratives. This action highlights the ongoing use of generative AI by state-linked actors to automate the creation of deceptive content and influence campaigns.
Covered by 4 sources
- OOpenAI Blog↗Aug 25
- TThe Decoder↗Matthias BastianAug 25
- HHacker News↗sam_lowry_Aug 26
- TThe Hacker News↗Aug 26