OpenAI detected and thwarted covert influence operations from Russia, China, Iran, and Israel

From SiliconANGLE: 2024-05-30 20:49:58

OpenAI disclosed in a recent blog post that they detected and thwarted five covert influence operations in the past three months aimed at swaying public opinion or political outcomes. The operations allegedly came from Russia, China, Iran, and a surprising contender, Israel. They utilized OpenAI tools for various tasks across different platforms.

The influence campaigns involved generating content in multiple languages, creating fake social media profiles, and conducting research. OpenAI detailed the methods used by each operation, including generating political comments, manipulating public social media activity, and translating long-form articles. The content posted focused on diverse geopolitical issues spanning across various regions.

Despite the challenges in detecting and disrupting such multi-platform abuses, OpenAI remains committed to mitigating the misuse of generative AI tools for covert influence campaigns. The company vows to continue combating such activities at scale. The operations conducted by these entities underscore the importance of vigilance in ensuring responsible use of AI technologies in the digital landscape.



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