OpenAI has uncovered and dismantled a covert Iranian influence operation leveraging ChatGPT, marking the second such instance of disclosing the adversarial use of its AI models since May. What Happened: According to a post by Microsoft Corp.-backed OpenAI, the operation, named Storm-2035, was generating content using ChatGPT accounts to manipulate public opinion during the 2024 elections. The accounts involved have been banned from using OpenAI’s services. The operation produced long-form articles and short social media comments on various topics, including U.S. politics, global events, and th…
