"China-Linked Influence Operators Spotted on ChatGPT, Pushing AI Policy Propaganda" In a disturbing revelation, OpenAI has exposed a coordinated effort by influence operators, believed to be based in China, to shape public opinion on American artificial intelligence and technology policy debates through the popular chatbot platform, ChatGPT. According to a report published by the AI firm, two clusters of ChatGPT accounts, likely originating from China, were found to be creating and disseminating disinformation on social media platforms. The malicious activity involved the creation of fabricated comments and images, which were designed to sway public opinion on sensitive issues related to AI policy. This development raises concerns about the potential for foreign interference in domestic debates and the need for increased vigilance in monitoring online influence operations.
OpenAI revealed Wednesday that influence operators, likely based in China, used ChatGPT accounts to push certain narratives about American artificial intelligence and technology policy debates. In a report, published Wednesday, the AI firm said it discovered two clusters of ChatGPT accounts "likely originating" from China, one of which created social media comments and pictures alleging...
