OpenAI discloses operation codenamed No Bell: coordinated release of critical content targeting the U.S. and its allies
Operation “No Bell”: Coordinated criticism of the US and allies
AI summary
OpenAI banned accounts linked to a previously unreported network suspected to originate from Russia that used AI to generate criticism of the United States and its allies. OpenAI named the operation No Bell, and its content targeted audiences across Africa.
Why it was selected
OpenAI said it banned a network of accounts suspected to originate from Russia and targeting African audiences, showing the specific forms of state-backed influence operations using generative AI.