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Archived story · published October 8, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Technology · October 8, 2026

OpenAI users in Russia, Iran used models to push political agenda online, in media

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OpenAI has identified and banned accounts from Russia and Iran that utilized ChatGPT to facilitate covert influence operations. These operations involved the creation of false entities, including a fake think tank in Latin America and fabricated journalist personas. According to OpenAI's safety report, the goal was to spread geopolitical narratives concerning Ukraine and the U.S.-Iran conflict. The report was issued as part of a broader commitment to transparency alongside other AI developers like Anthropic.

OpenAI has identified and banned accounts from Russia and Iran that utilized ChatGPT to facilitate covert influence operations. These operations involved the creation of false entities, including a fake think tank in Latin America and fabricated journalist personas. According to OpenAI's safety report, the goal was to spread geopolitical narratives concerning Ukraine and the U.S.-Iran conflict. The report was issued as part of a broader commitment to transparency alongside other AI developers like Anthropic.