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OpenAI bans Russian-linked ChatGPT accounts for influence campaign

OpenAI has banned ChatGPT accounts linked to Russia that were used to promote a think tank. The think tank was reportedly built on copied academic papers and engaged in influence operations. This action highlights OpenAI's efforts to prevent the misuse of its AI models for malicious purposes. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates ongoing efforts by AI providers to police misuse of their models for influence operations.

RANK_REASON Action taken by a company regarding its product's misuse, not a core AI release or research.

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OpenAI bans Russian-linked ChatGPT accounts for influence campaign

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/ryanmerket ·

    OpenAI bans Russia-linked ChatGPT accounts promoting a think tank built on copied papers

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