OpenAI has disclosed that its artificial intelligence tools were used in covert influence campaigns by groups from Russia, China, Iran, and Israel. According to a new report, these entities leveraged generative AI to manipulate public opinion and spread disinformation. OpenAI has taken action to shut down several of these operations. The company identified five specific influence operations that were attempting to exploit its technology for deceptive activities. This revelation, made by the ChatGPT maker on Thursday, underscores the growing concern over the misuse of AI in geopolitical and propaganda efforts to influence political discourse.