OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns
2 sources·Updated October 9, 2026

Covered by 2 sources
- Washington Post World·11h agoIranian campaign planted fake articles in real U.S. publications using ChatGPT
ChatGPT users in Iran made more than 100 fake articles published across at least 20 news outlets, OpenAI said.
Read at Washington Post World → - NPR News Now·19h agoOpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns
The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.
Read at NPR News Now →


