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OpenAI: Iran, Russia used AI to influence Western media

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OpenAI has reported that state-backed actors from Iran and Russia have employed AI-generated journalists and think tanks to spread disinformation and influence Western media. These operations aimed to manipulate public opinion and sow discord within Western societies. The findings highlight the growing sophistication of AI in information warfare. AI

IMPACT Highlights the use of AI in sophisticated disinformation campaigns, posing challenges for media integrity and public trust.

RANK_REASON The item reports on claims made by OpenAI regarding the use of AI for influence operations, which falls under commentary on AI's societal impact.

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OpenAI: Iran, Russia used AI to influence Western media

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https://www. europesays.com/3298670/ OpenAI says Iran, Russia used AI journalists, think tanks to influence Western media # AI # ChatGPT # Conflicts # DISINFORM

    https://www. europesays.com/3298670/ OpenAI says Iran, Russia used AI journalists, think tanks to influence Western media # AI # ChatGPT # Conflicts # DISINFORMATION # InfluenceOperations # Iran # OpenAI # Russia

    LINKS europesays.com/3298670
  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI says Iran, Russia used AI journalists, think tanks to influence Western media https://www. byteseu.com/2435112/ # AI # ChatGPT # Conflicts # Disinformati

    OpenAI says Iran, Russia used AI journalists, think tanks to influence Western media https://www. byteseu.com/2435112/ # AI # ChatGPT # Conflicts # Disinformation # InfluenceOperations # Iran # OpenAI # Russia

    LINKS byteseu.com/2435112

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