OpenAI shuts down Russian and Iranian ChatGPT propaganda networks
OpenAI announced Thursday that it banned accounts linked to Russian and Iranian influence operations using the platform for geopolitical messaging.
Fake journalist profiles identified
The company stated it removed a cluster of accounts originating from Russia and Iran. These networks created fake personas to support false front entities for conflict-related messaging. One operation involved seven profiles posing as Western journalists to publish long-form articles.
Global media outlets targeted
OpenAI found almost 100 articles published under these bylines across roughly a dozen online outlets. The affected sites were generally small to medium platforms focused on international affairs. The shutdown aims to stop the covert peddling of anti-Ukraine propaganda.
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France 24
OpenAI bans Russian, Iranian ChatGPT propaganda networks
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Anadolu Agency
OpenAI says it banned accounts linked to Russian, Iranian influence operations
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