OpenAI Blocks Iranian Influence Operation Using ChatGPT for U.S. Election Propaganda

OpenAI has identified and banned a group of accounts linked to a covert influence operation by Iran, known as Storm-2035. The operation used AI tool ChatGPT to create content on various topics, predominantly the forthcoming US election, which was then shared via social media and websites. However, OpenAI reported that the content did not gain significant engagement. The operation also focused on political issues in various geographical areas, and occasionally included comments on fashion and beauty to appear more credible.