OpenAI Report Details China-Linked Influence Campaign Using ChatGPT to Oppose US Data Centers
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Mariella Moon
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OpenAI published a report detailing how it detected and disrupted a China-linked influence operation that used ChatGPT to generate content opposing AI data center development in the United States. The operation, which OpenAI attributes to a group it calls "Storm-2085," created fake social media accounts and generated articles and comments aimed at turning Americans against data center projects. The campaign targeted specific communities and used AI-generated content to amplify opposition to data center construction, which OpenAI says is part of a broader pattern of foreign influence operations attempting to shape public opinion on technology infrastructure issues.
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· 3 pulledOpenAI has published a report about ChatGPT users, who it says were likely based in China and used the AI tool to generate content opposing data center development in the United States.
The operation, which OpenAI attributes to a group it calls 'Storm-2085,' created fake social media accounts and generated articles and comments aimed at turning Americans against data center projects.
The campaign targeted specific communities and used AI-generated content to amplify opposition to data center construction.
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