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June 10, 2026
OpenAI Reports Chinese Propaganda Efforts Using ChatGPT
- OpenAI reported that Chinese propagandists used its ChatGPT to create anti-Trump slogans and cartoons.
- The propaganda efforts aimed to sway U.S. debates on tariffs and data centers, but had little impact.
- OpenAI traced some users to a Chinese tech company involved in government work, indicating organized influence attempts.
2 Sources
- China-based operatives used ChatGPT to shape AI data centers and tariff debatesJun 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM · Axios
- OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centersJun 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM · Reuters