OpenAI flags high-impact Iran, Russia AI influence ops targeting Western media

OpenAI reported two influence campaigns, rated 4 and 5 out of 6 for severity, marking its first high-impact designation. The campaigns used AI-generated journalists and think tanks to shape Western media narratives, indicating an escalation in AI-enabled disinformation. The full scope and effectiveness remain unclear, but the attribution to Iran and Russia is based on OpenAI's threat intelligence.