OpenAI disrupts far-reaching Russian propaganda operation using ChatGPT that tricked Latin American schools, politicians and media; stoked Ukraine-Poland tensions across multiple countries

Russian operation that used ChatGPT tricked schools, a politician and media, OpenAI says

FOR SUBSCRIBERSOpenAI says the campaign is the most far-reaching influence operation it has disrupted.Russian propaganda appeared to trick schools, politicians and outlets in several countries, OpenAI said Thursday. Samuel Boivin / NurPhoto via GettyOct. 8, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTA Russian propaganda operation tricked schools in Latin America, stoked tension between Ukraine and Poland and drew responses from politicians in several countries, OpenAI said Thursday, sharing a report documenting foreign i...