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OpenAI Bans Russian ChatGPT Accounts Used to Run Influence Operation

The Hacker News
· August 26, 2026

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OpenAI has banned a group of Russian ChatGPT accounts that were using virtual private networks to evade access restrictions. These accounts were utilized to conduct an influence operation, leveraging OpenAI's artificial intelligence tool to create social media posts and comments. The generated content was shared on various platforms, including Substack, Telegram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The influence operation aimed to promote the International Burke Institute.

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