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Ellen Jennings-Trace

ChatGPT accounts suspected of being Iranian influence operation shut down by OpenAI

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A cluster of malicious ChatGPT accounts linked to a notorious cybercrime group have been disabled by OpenAI after they were found to be attempting to spread content aimed at influencing voters.

The content posted discussed a number of topics, particularly focusing on the US election, Israel’s presence at the Olympic Games, and the conflict in Gaza. In its report, OpenAI said the content is said to have failed to achieve any meaningful engagement, with most posts receiving very few (if any) likes.

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