PRC-linked influence operations are targeting AI debates in the US
OpenAI
OpenAI reports that it has disrupted covert Chinese-linked influence campaigns attempting to manipulate American public discourse on AI and technology policy.Summary
OpenAI has identified and banned two clusters of ChatGPT accounts originating from China that were used to conduct covert influence operations. The first campaign, "Data Center Bandwagon," promoted narratives blaming AI data centers for rising electricity costs. The second, "Tech and Tariffs," criticized US trade policies while spreading false claims about data security at OpenAI. While these operations showed no significant impact on public opinion, OpenAI highlights them as a testing ground for foreign actors attempting to exploit domestic debates and undermine democratic institutions through AI-driven misinformation.
(Source：OpenAI)