OpenAI Bans Accounts Misusing ChatGPT for Surveillance and Influence Campaigns
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OpenAI recently banned accounts linked to a sophisticated AI surveillance tool suspected of tracking anti-China protests in the West. This tool, likely originating from China and powered by Meta's Llama models, was coded 'Peer Review' due to its function in advancing surveillance capabilities. Researchers noted that the accounts utilized ChatGPT to obtain critical insights and to debug monitoring software, enhancing their operations. The activities encompassed analyzing data from major social media platforms to document protests and assess sentiments directed at the Chinese government.
A network using ChatGPT to create an AI-powered surveillance tool, aimed at monitoring protests and sharing insights with Chinese authorities, has been banned.
The campaign named Peer Review was promoting surveillance tooling, leveraging AI to analyze online content regarding anti-China sentiments in the West.
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