China-based operatives used ChatGPT to shape AI data centers and tariff debates
Summary
OpenAI found and stopped China-linked groups that used ChatGPT to create posts and cartoons aimed at influencing debates in the U.S. about AI data centers and tariffs. These campaigns did not have much impact but show how AI tools can be used to try to influence political issues.Key Facts
- OpenAI banned China-linked accounts using ChatGPT for influence campaigns targeting U.S. tech and tariff debates.
- Two campaigns were discovered: "Data Center Bandwagon" and "Tech and Tariffs."
- The first created posts and comics saying AI data centers raise electricity prices for American families.
- The second made content and cartoons criticizing President Trump’s tariffs and the U.S. tech policy.
- These campaigns focused on existing debates about data centers and tariffs in the U.S.
- The campaigns had little success in gaining attention online.
- OpenAI believes some content was made by users linked to a Chinese government contractor.
- This is the first time OpenAI has seen China-linked operations using its AI to influence discussions about AI data centers.
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