Intercept details how Russian duo Vovan+Lexus pranked OpenAI's national security team
ns123abc · x · 2026-11-12
The Intercept reports that Russian prank duo Vovan and Lexus — known for pranking Elton John and John McCain since 2011 and accused of ties to the Kremlin, which they deny — posed as Ukrainian officials to trick three OpenAI national security figures: Sasha Baker, Caroline Zier, and Ben Crampton, all with Defense Department or EU/UN backgrounds. Baker said on the call, "We want as deep a relationship with Ukraine as we possibly can." OpenAI confirmed it investigated the call's authenticity and acted internally and with relevant authorities.
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