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Chinese influence operations use AI to shape American debates

OpenAI has documented how PRC-linked actors use artificial intelligence to influence American discussions about technology, data centers, and tariffs. The operations include spreading false claims about ChatGPT and coordinated social media posts.

WHY IT MATTERS

This shows that state actors are now actively using AI as a tool in information operations against Western debates, and highlights the security challenge posed by large language models that can be scaled for disinformation.

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