Iranian Group used ChatGPT for Fake News to influence Election
OpenAI has discovered that an Iranian group was using ChatGPT to create fake news articles aimed at influencing U.S. voters during the presidential election.
In a blog post on Friday, the company reported that it identified and dismantled a network of ChatGPT accounts involved in this covert Iranian influence operation.
The action followed after Microsoft’s detection of a group of news sites suspected of being operated by an Iranian propaganda entity, referred to as “Storm-2035.”
These sites, including NioThinker and Savannah Time, purported to serve both left-wing and conservative audiences. However, Microsoft noticed signs that both outlets were utilizing generative AI to produce articles intended to sway American voters.
OpenAI confirmed that the Iranian group was using ChatGPT to generate content on various topics, including commentary on candidates from both parties in the U.S. presidential election, which was then distributed through social media and websites. Other websites allegedly connected to this group include Even Politics, Teorator, and Westland Sun.
Most of the social media posts identified received little to no engagement, and there was no significant evidence of the web articles being widely shared on social media.
OpenAI has banned the accounts linked to the Iranian group, but there’s always a possibility that they may find new ways to misuse ChatGPT. The company remains vigilant, stating it will continue to monitor “for any further attempts to violate our policies.” OpenAI has also provided additional information about the threat to the U.S. government, election campaigns, and industry stakeholders.
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