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OpenAI Bans Russian ChatGPT Accounts Used to Run Influence Operation

The Hacker News·August 26, 2026·1 min read
OpenAI Bans Russian ChatGPT Accounts Used to Run Influence Operation

OpenAI on Tuesday said it banned a cluster of Russian ChatGPT accounts that used VPNs to bypass access restrictions and run an influence operation. The operation relied on the AI tool to generate social media posts and comments shared on Substack, Telegram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn. The accounts promoted the International Burke Institute (IBI), according to the announcement.

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