Unveiling the ChatGPT Plot: Iran's Election Interference

Published On Tue Aug 20 2024
Unveiling the ChatGPT Plot: Iran's Election Interference

How an Iranian Influence Operation Used ChatGPT to Target the U.S. Presidential Election

Recently, OpenAI made an announcement regarding the banning of ChatGPT accounts associated with an Iranian influence operation. This operation was specifically designed to create content with the intention of influencing the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. OpenAI, a company supported by Microsoft, shared that it had detected and eliminated a group of ChatGPT accounts and is actively keeping a close watch on the situation.

How ChatGPT actually works

Steps Taken by OpenAI to Safeguard its Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a term used to describe systems or machines that mimic human intelligence to carry out tasks and enhance their performance through learning. AI incorporates technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing, allowing computers to analyze information, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human involvement.

Source: How an Iranian group used ChatGPT to influence U.S. presidential election | Times of India