https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-caught-russians-and-iranians-using-chatgpt-for-influence-campaignsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-caught-russians-and-iranians-using-chatgpt-for-influence-campaignshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-caught-russians-and-iranians-using-chatgpt-for-influence-campaigns#u124628Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:20:53 +0000OpenAI has shut down influence operations from Russia and Iran that used ChatGPT to create fake journalist personas, publish propaganda, and undermine Ukraine's reputation. The operations used ChatGPT to produce political content, fabricate identities, and spread misleading narratives online. OpenAI reported disrupting these operations on October 8, 2026.Why it mattersThis development highlights the growing concern over the misuse of AI tools for influence campaigns and propaganda. OpenAI's actions demonstrate its efforts to prevent the exploitation of its technology for malicious pu