OpenAI says Russian and Israeli groups used its tools to spread disinformation

Networks in China and Iran also used AI models to create and post disinformation but campaigns did not reach large audiences

OpenAI on Thursday released its first ever report on how its artificial intelligence tools are being used for covert influence operations, revealing that the company had disrupted disinformation campaigns originating from Russia, China, Israel and Iran.

Malicious actors used the company's generative AI models to create and post propaganda content across social media platforms, and to translate their content into different languages. None of the campaigns gained traction or reached large audiences, according to the report.