Russian operation that used ChatGPT tricked schools, a politician and media, OpenAI says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-operation-that-used-chatgpt-tricked-schools-a-politician-and-media-openai-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. OpenAI disrupts Russian and Iranian influence operations using ChatGPThttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-operation-that-used-chatgpt-tricked-schools-a-politician-and-media-openai-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-operation-that-used-chatgpt-tricked-schools-a-politician-and-media-openai-says#u115134Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:42:06 +0000OpenAI has banned two covert influence operations, one from Russia and one from Iran, that used ChatGPT to deceive targets including schools, media outlets, and a politician. The Russian operation tricked Latin American schools into honoring a Ukrainian nationalist and asked them to pledge allegiance to Erik Prince. The operations used AI-generated propaganda and fake official emails to gain public attention.Why it mattersThis development highlights the growing concern over the misuse of AI tools for influence operations and disinformation campaigns. OpenAI's actions demonstrate its effor