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OpenAI bans Russian AI-powered Telegram comment operation

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OpenAI has identified and banned a Russian-origin influence operation, codenamed "Bad Grammar," that utilized AI to generate comments on Telegram. This operation targeted political discussions in Ukraine, Moldova, the Baltic states, and the United States, employing both English and Russian languages. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates the ongoing challenge of AI misuse in information operations and the need for platform vigilance.

RANK_REASON This is a report on a company's action against misuse of its technology, not a core AI release or research.

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OpenAI bans Russian AI-powered Telegram comment operation

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  1. OpenAI News TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    "Bad Grammar": Russian-linked Telegram comment activity

    OpenAI banned accounts linked to a previously unreprorted Russia-origin operation we dubbed "Bad Grammar", using AI to generate English- and Russian-language Telegram comments on Ukraine, Moldova, Baltic, and US politics.

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