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OpenAI Disrupts Russian Influence Operation Using ChatGPT Accounts
On August 26, 2026, OpenAI announced the disruption of a cluster of ChatGPT accounts linked to Russian actors. The accounts used VPNs to bypass access restrictions and were used to generate social media posts and comments promoting the International Burke Institute (IBI) and related narratives. The content was shared across Substack, Telegram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. OpenAI banned the accounts for violating its terms of service, though no software vulnerabilities were exploited.
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