OpenAI has released a new report documenting influence operations linked to the People’s Republic of China that are using artificial intelligence to target debates about technology policy in the United States. According to the report, these campaigns are focusing on several key areas including U.S. technology debates, narratives around data centers, and discussions about tariffs.
The report also details how these PRC-linked operations are spreading false claims specifically about ChatGPT, OpenAI’s conversational AI system. The company’s findings suggest that malicious actors are leveraging AI tools themselves as part of coordinated influence campaigns aimed at shaping public discourse on critical technology issues. The report provides evidence of how these operations are attempting to manipulate conversations around infrastructure decisions and trade policy as they relate to artificial intelligence and technology development in the United States.