OpenAI Uncovers China-Linked AI Operation

OpenAI said it recently uncovered a China-linked influence operation that used ChatGPT accounts to push narratives aimed at shaping debate over U.S. artificial intelligence policy, data center development, tariffs, and even OpenAI itself. In a report released Wednesday, the artificial intelligence company said it identified two clusters of ChatGPT accounts “likely originating” from China. One group generated social media comments and images claiming that expanding U.S. data center infrastructure was driving up Americans’ electricity costs. A second cluster produced content criticizing tariffs, including comments and images portraying tariffs as “attempts to dominate technological competition.” According to OpenAI, prompts connected to…