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OpenAI bans Russian and Iranian disinformation operations using ChatGPT

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OpenAI has banned accounts associated with a Russian propaganda unit that used ChatGPT to create fake emails targeting schools in Peru. The operation, linked to political science, aimed to spread disinformation. Additionally, OpenAI has taken action against an Iranian influence operation that employed fake journalists. AI

IMPACT This action highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing AI tools from being used for malicious influence operations.

RANK_REASON Action taken by a company regarding its product's misuse.

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OpenAI bans Russian and Iranian disinformation operations using ChatGPT

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · madrobotblog ·

    OpenAI bans Russian propaganda unit that tricked schools in Peru with fake emails OpenAI banned ChatGPT accounts used by a Politology-linked Russian operation t

    OpenAI bans Russian propaganda unit that tricked schools in Peru with fake emails OpenAI banned ChatGPT accounts used by a Politology-linked Russian operation that fooled schools in Peru, and an Iranian one using fake journalists. # OpenAI # Disinformation # AI https:// madrobot.…

    LINKS madrobot.blog/…/openai-bans-russia-iran-i…

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