China Accused of Secretly Influencing US Artificial Intelligence Development
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| Source: Mastodon | Original article
OpenAI alleges China waged a covert influence campaign targeting US AI development. China sought to shape America's AI future.
OpenAI has revealed that China launched a covert influence campaign to shape US attitudes on AI, specifically targeting debates around data centers and federal tech policy. This is not the first time China has been linked to influence operations in the US, as we reported on June 11, OpenAI identified PRC-linked influence operations targeting AI debates in the US.
The latest campaign used ChatGPT to draft social media influence campaigns, with China-backed operatives seeking to sway public opinion on tariffs and AI data centers. OpenAI has banned the China-linked accounts and is speaking out about the operation, highlighting the use of American AI to manipulate US opinion. This move is significant, as it shows how foreign actors are leveraging AI tools to influence US policy and public discourse.
As the US and China continue to vie for dominance in the AI space, this revelation is likely to escalate tensions between the two nations. With OpenAI's recent IPO filing and the ongoing competition with Anthropic, the company's findings will be closely watched by policymakers and industry leaders. The use of AI to manipulate public opinion raises important questions about the role of technology in shaping national discourse, and what measures can be taken to prevent such influence operations in the future.
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