OpenAI stopped ten secret operations that misused ChatGPT for spreading propaganda. Four campaigns came from China and used fake social media accounts. The artificial intelligence company found people creating political posts to change public opinions. Bad actors wrote controversial content about sensitive American topics through a campaign called Uncle Spam. Russia, Iran and North Korea also abuse OpenAI technology for similar purposes.
Chinese groups used ChatGPT to boost their fake posts and make them look real. The tool helped create performance reviews about propaganda work for supervisors. Ben Nimmo from OpenAI's investigation team said China uses many hidden tactics for influence operations. Criminals sent emails to reporters, politicians and analysts using false names. They tried building relationships to steal private information from important people.
Chinese groups used ChatGPT to boost their fake posts and make them look real. The tool helped create performance reviews about propaganda work for supervisors. Ben Nimmo from OpenAI's investigation team said China uses many hidden tactics for influence operations. Criminals sent emails to reporters, politicians and analysts using false names. They tried building relationships to steal private information from important people.
