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OpenAI says it disrupted a Russian influence operation that used ChatGPT

NBC News reports OpenAI said Oct. 8 that a Russian propaganda operation used ChatGPT, calling it the most far-reaching influence operation it has disrupted. Targets included schools in Latin America, politicians and media in several countries, and it stoked Ukraine-Poland tension. OpenAI's report was not opened for this entry.

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:10
NBC News
OpenAI disrupts a Russian influence campaign tied to the Politology network that targeted schools, media, and foreign officials, and gives it a 5/6 impact score
11:40
Unite.AI
unite.ai/openai-bans-two-covert-influence-operations-using-false-fronts/
14:10
CyberScoop
cyberscoop.com/openai-disrupts-russia-iran-ai-influence-operations/
15:40
CoinGape
coingape.com/openai-bans-russia-and-iran-linked-accounts-over-secret-influence-operations/
18:10
KTVZ-TV
ktvz.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/10/08/iranian-operatives-used-ai-to-plant-fake-stories-in-multiple-us-media-outlets/

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