OpenAI banned accounts linked to the "Tech and Tariffs" influence activity, which targeted U.S. technology policy.
“Tech and Tariffs” Campaign: Influence activity targeting US tech policy
AI summary
OpenAI banned a batch of accounts suspected to originate from China that used AI to generate comments and cartoons about U.S. technology policy, tariffs, and trade restrictions. OpenAI called this influence operation "Tech and Tariffs," and its targets were U.S. technology policy topics.
Why it was selected
OpenAI's explanation shows that generative AI was used to mass-produce comments and comics as part of an influence activity targeting U.S. technology policy.