OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns

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What happened

The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.

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  • Reported by NPR Business and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:25:15 UTC.

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