OpenAI Uncovers China-Linked Influence Campaign and Blocks Misuse of ChatGPT

OpenAI revealed that a Chinese law enforcement official inadvertently exposed a covert influence campaign by using ChatGPT as a personal diary. The operation targeted Chinese dissidents abroad through impersonation and forged documents, involving hundreds of participants and thousands of fake accounts. Separately, OpenAI blocked attempts linked to China to discredit Japan's first female prime minister. The company also reported misuse of ChatGPT in scams and impersonations, emphasizing ongoing efforts to detect and disrupt such activities.