OpenAI disrupted Chinese users cyber threats and covert influence ops

OpenAI reported a rise in Chinese groups utilizing its AI technology for covert operations. These tactics have broadened but generally focus on small-scale operations targeting limited audiences. Concerns have grown since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022 regarding the impact of generative AI. OpenAI frequently publishes findings on malicious activities, including malware creation and fake content generation.

Notable examples include banning accounts that criticized U.S. politics and generating divisive social media content. Additionally, China-linked actors used AI for various cyber operations, such as research and tool development.