By Julian Castillo
Aug 21, 2024, 9:53 PM EDT
A recent investigation has revealed a worrying attempt by Iranian hackers to manipulate the US presidential election using ChatGPTOpenAI’s popular text-generation model. This effort is part of a broader influence operation that sought to destabilize the American democratic process through the spread of fake news and manipulative content on social media.
ChatGPT in the middle of controversy
According to information provided by OpenAI, Iranian hackers took advantage of ChatGPT’s ability to generate coherent and persuasive textsin order to create articles and comments on social media that seemed authentic. These texts addressed sensitive topics related to American politics and were distributed on platforms such as X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and others, with the intention of polarizing public opinion and raise doubts about the legitimacy of the electoral process.
This operation, known as “Storm-2035,” was designed to influence voter perception in a critical election year.. While the direct impact of this campaign was limited, its existence underscores the growing risks associated with the misuse of AI tools in political contexts. Fortunately, OpenAI identified and disabled the accounts linked to this operation before they could cause significant damage.
OpenAI’s response and the future of AI safety
OpenAI, in collaboration with government agencies and industry partners, has stepped up its efforts to monitor and counter such malicious activitiesThe company has reiterated its commitment to improving transparency and security in the use of artificial intelligence, especially in the context of elections.
The Identification and elimination of the accounts involved in this operation This is an example of how tech companies are taking steps to prevent their products from being used for nefarious purposes. However, this incident also highlights the urgent need to develop more robust regulatory and ethical frameworks for the use of artificial intelligence in democratic processes.
Global implications
The “Storm-2035” case is not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern of attempts by state and non-state actors to manipulate electoral processes. using advanced technology. As elections in the United States and other parts of the world approach, we are likely to see a rise in AI-assisted disinformation attempts.
This incident reinforces the importance of international collaboration in the fight against disinformation and underscores the critical role that technology companies play in protecting electoral integrity. The 2024 US election will be a critical test not only for the American democratic system, but also for the ability of the global community to resist digital manipulation.
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