Russian Pranksters Deceive Senior OpenAI Officials in Video Call Impersonating Ukrainian Spy Chief
Russian pranksters known as Vovan and Lexus tricked three senior OpenAI national security officials into a 17-minute video call by impersonating Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service. The officials discussed OpenAI's military support to Ukraine, including potential offensive AI applications. The incident was reported by The Intercept and confirmed by OpenAI, which has since tightened security measures. A recording of the call was posted online, highlighting the security lapse involving high-level staff with government backgrounds.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 49/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 12 Nov, 03:48 am. Other outlets followed.