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OpenAI Bans Russian Accounts in Covert Influence Campaign

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OpenAI disrupted a Russian covert influence operation that used AI to promote a fake Israel-based think tank and a sovereignty index favoring Russia and criticizing the West, banning the accounts involved.

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  1. 2026-08-25 10:45 · r/OpenAI
    Disrupting a new covert influence campaign from Russia
  2. 2026-08-25 00:00 · OpenAI News
    Disrupting a new covert influence campaign from Russia

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