CNBC
OpenAI bans Russian ChatGPT accounts used in covert misinformation campaign
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
OpenAI blocked Russian ChatGPT accounts it determined were conducting a coordinated misinformation campaign. The company said in a statement that the accounts used AI as a tool within a broader effort to create false authority. OpenAI did not specify which narratives the accounts promoted, how many accounts were involved, or the scale of their reach.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/openai-russia-chatgpt-influence-campaign.html
