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OpenAI Blocks Iranian Influence via ChatGPT

August 19, 2024
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OpenAI Blocks Iranian Influence via ChatGPT

OpenAI has recently uncovered and blocked a covert Iranian influence operation that utilized ChatGPT to spread propaganda related to the U.S. presidential election. This operation, identified as Storm-2035, sought to manipulate public opinion by generating politically charged content and disseminating it across various social media platforms and websites. The content produced by the operation focused on U.S. election candidates and other politically sensitive issues, aiming to polarize public sentiment and disrupt the electoral process.

The AI company reported that the generated content had minimal impact, with most social media posts receiving negligible engagement and little evidence of the articles being shared widely. The operation involved creating fake news articles and comments in both English and Spanish, targeting diverse political viewpoints by posing as both progressive and conservative news outlets. Despite the scale of the effort, the effectiveness of the content was limited, indicating a relatively low level of success in swaying public opinion.

The Storm-2035 operation was part of a broader trend of foreign influence campaigns aiming to affect U.S. politics, as highlighted by recent reports from Microsoft and other cybersecurity firms. These reports have documented an increase in such activities, including efforts by other Iranian and Russian networks to disseminate polarizing content and misinformation. The detection and disruption of Storm-2035 underscore the ongoing challenge of defending against sophisticated misinformation tactics in the digital age.

OpenAI’s swift action to remove the compromised accounts and prevent further dissemination of the propaganda is a significant step in mitigating the risks of foreign interference. This incident also highlights the critical need for vigilance and advanced detection mechanisms to combat the evolving threats posed by state-sponsored influence operations. As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, maintaining the integrity of democratic processes remains a paramount concern for both technology companies and national security agencies.

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  • OpenAI Blocks Iranian Covert US Election Propaganda Operation Using ChatGPT
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