OpenAI Cracks Down on Covert Influence Ops: Russian, Chinese, and Israeli Accounts Terminated

OpenAI is cracking down on covert influence operations, terminating accounts from Russia, China, and Israel. The company’s threat detection team found these accounts using AI models for propaganda, fake articles, and social media manipulation.

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Key Points:

  • OpenAI terminated multiple accounts involved in covert influence operations.
  • Accounts from Russia, China, and Israel were identified and removed.
  • Involved activities ranged from social media manipulation to creating fake articles.
  • OpenAI collaborates with Microsoft Threat Intelligence for these efforts.
  • Deep-fakes and AI-generated content are raising election integrity concerns.

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