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OpenAI disrupts Iran-linked AI election interference operation

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OpenAI has taken action against a sophisticated influence operation originating from Iran, dubbed STORM-2035. The operation utilized AI to generate content aimed at interfering with US and UK elections. OpenAI has banned the accounts associated with this activity and disrupted their efforts to publish content across various websites. AI

IMPACT Highlights the ongoing challenge of AI-powered disinformation campaigns and the role of AI labs in combating them.

RANK_REASON Action taken by an AI company against misuse of its technology for political interference.

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OpenAI disrupts Iran-linked AI election interference operation

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  1. OpenAI News TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Operation “STORM-2035”: Iran-origin influence activity

    OpenAI banned Iran-origin STORM-2035 accounts using AI to generate US and UK election content and publish it across sites.

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