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Policy·Aug 25·all news from August 25, 2026

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.

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