OpenAI says China targeted America’s AI future with covert influence campaign https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xy z/2026/06/openai-china-ai-influence-campai
OpenAI has disrupted two influence operations linked to China that used ChatGPT to generate content aimed at shaping U.S. public opinion on AI and technology policy. One campaign, "Data Center Bandwagon," focused on AI infrastructure, while "Tech and Tariffs" criticized U.S. trade policies. OpenAI found no evidence of significant impact from these operations, but highlighted that AI infrastructure is now a target for foreign influence efforts. AI
IMPACT Highlights AI's role in geopolitical influence operations, shifting the competition beyond technological development to public opinion manipulation.