Foreign governments are using ChatGPT to influence voters, report finds
Open AI recently deactivated a series of Iranian government accounts that allegedly used Chat GPT to promote false content about the U.S. presidential election on social media. 
This move highlights the growing concern over the misuse of AI technology for spreading disinformation.
Targeting Latino Voters
OpenAI reported that the Storm-2035 covert operation not only focused on false content about the U.S. presidential election but also generated misleading information in Spanish and English regarding politics in Venezuela and the rights of Latino communities in the United States. This targeted approach toward Latino voters raises alarms about the manipulation tactics employed by foreign entities.
Russian Interference in 2016
A report by the cybersecurity firm Symantec shed light on Russia's interference in the 2016 election, where the Internet Research Agency (IRA) operation utilized trolls to spread propaganda on social media platforms, including Twitter. This historical context underscores the persistent threat posed by foreign governments using AI-powered tools to influence democratic processes. 
For more information, you can read the full report here.
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