#OpenAI cracks down on #Iran – linked accountsusing its platform #ChatGPT. to spread misinformation on several topics including the US Presidential election 2024.
The firm behind ChatGPT, OpenAI said that it has started cracking down on Iran-linked accounts that are using their platforms to spread news on US Presidential election. This development has gained notable traction, especially after Donald Trump’s election campaign claimed that it had faced a security breach from Iran hackers. The firm said that the Iran-linked accounts are using its generative AI technologies to spread misinformation.
OpenAI Bans Iran-Linked Accounts For Spreading Misinformation
OpenAI, in a recent announcement, said that it is battling against foreign influence operations that are using its AI technologies. The AI firm said that it has identified and banned a flurry of accounts to cover Iranian influence operation “Storm-2035”.
The accounts, according to the report, have been using ChatGPT to generate and spread misinformation related to various topics. Notably, one of the most notable topics was the US Presidential election and the campaigns. The AI firm said that the operation was focused on both long-form articles and short social media comments, which were shared across different platforms.