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OpenAI Bans Iranian Accounts Using ChatGPT for Election Influence
OpenAI banned ChatGPT accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation called Storm-2035 that used the platform to generate articles and social media posts aimed at influencing the US election and other political topics. The campaign reportedly achieved minimal audience engagement.
16 August 2024 Β· Storm-2035 Β· Misinformation and synthetic media
OpenAI banned multiple ChatGPT accounts linked to Storm-2035, a covert Iranian influence operation, which used the platform to generate longform articles and social media comments for platforms including Instagram and X.
The operation generated content related to the US presidential election from both sides of the political spectrum, as well as content about the Israel-Hamas war, Israel at the Olympic Games, politics in Venezuela, and the rights of Latinx communities in the US.
Reported impact
OpenAI's investigation found the campaign did not appear to have achieved meaningful audience engagement, with most social media posts receiving few or no likes, shares, or comments.
Governance controls
OpenAI detected and investigated the Iranian influence campaign and took action to ban the associated accounts.