PRC-linked influence operations are targeting AI debates in the US
OpenAI banned two clusters of ChatGPT accounts linked to China for conducting covert influence operations on US AI discussions. These operations aimed to manipulate public opinion on data center buildouts and tariffs, highlighting how foreign entities can exploit local concerns. While their impact appears limited, the incidents reveal a strategy of using real issues to foster distrust in democratic processes.
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