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OpenAI Disrupts Global Influence Campaigns Using AI Tools
technology2 years ago

OpenAI Disrupts Global Influence Campaigns Using AI Tools

OpenAI, Meta, and TikTok have taken significant steps to disrupt covert influence campaigns from countries like China, Iran, Israel, and Russia that used AI tools to manipulate public discourse. These operations involved generating fake comments, articles, and social media personas to spread misinformation and influence political outcomes. Despite these efforts, the campaigns did not significantly increase their audience engagement. Concerns remain about the potential for generative AI to facilitate more sophisticated disinformation in the future.

TikTok Cracks Down on Foreign Influence and State Media in 2023
technology2 years ago

TikTok Cracks Down on Foreign Influence and State Media in 2023

TikTok announced it disrupted over a dozen covert influence campaigns since January, including one from China targeting US users. The company will now publicly report on such campaigns to increase transparency. TikTok detailed 15 operations involving 3,000 accounts with millions of followers, including networks from China, Ukraine, and other countries. The platform will also restrict state-affiliated media accounts from reaching international audiences. This disclosure comes amid US legislative efforts to potentially ban TikTok due to concerns over Chinese government influence.