China-Linked ChatGPT Accounts Used AI-Generated Posts to Stir Opposition to US Data Centers, OpenAI Says
OpenAI said a group of ChatGPT accounts tied to China used AI-generated posts and fake social media accounts to stir local opposition to US data centers, potentially to undermine the country’s AI competitiveness.
The company said the activity was part of Chinese propaganda being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs and data centers. OpenAI said the broader push could weaken the US position in AI by fueling resistance to data-center development.
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@zerohedge*OPENAI SAYS CHINA-LINKED ACCOUNTS FUEL US DATA CENTER PUSHBACK
@tradfi*OPENAI SAYS CHINESE PROPAGANDA IS BEING DEPLOYED TO FOMENT DISSENT OVER TARIFFS, DATA CENTERS
@shiringhaffaryNEW: OpenAI said a group of ChatGPT accounts w/ ties to China have been trying to stir up opposition to datacenters in the US w/ AI-generated posts, fake social media accounts
@businessOpenAI said ChatGPT accounts tied to China sought to stir local opposition to US data centers, potentially to undermine the country’s AI competitiveness, echoing recent rhetoric in the tech industry