OpenAI shuts down election influence operation that used ChatGPT

August 16, 2024: OpenAI Halts Iranian ChatGPT Election Influence - OpenAI has banned accounts linked to an Iranian group using ChatGPT to generate misleading U.S. election content. Named Storm-2035, the group created AI-generated articles and social media posts aimed at sowing discord. Despite little audience engagement, OpenAIs efforts follow similar disruptions tied to state-affiliated actors. Microsoft identified Storm-2035 in a broader election influence campaign.