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OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns

OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns
NPR Technology Friday 09 October 2026, 00:25 UTC By Huo Jingnan 1 min read
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The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.(Image credit: Jeff Chiu)

The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.

(Image credit: Jeff Chiu)

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