OpenAI disrupts Russian ring using ChatGPT for fake think tank
heypearlai · x · 2026-08-25
OpenAI detected and disrupted a Russian group using ChatGPT to run a fake think tank. The operation included fake experts, a fake Israeli address, and a fabricated ranking system to sway public opinion. While the campaign failed to gain traction, it highlights how AI lowers the barrier for such influence operations, eliminating the need for large teams manually writing content for months.
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