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OpenAI Removes Users Suspected of Malicious Activities

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Date Published
24 Feb 2025
Priority Score
3
Australian
No
Created
10 Mar 2025, 10:27 pm

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Including surveillance and opinion-influence operations.

Summary

The article reports on OpenAI's decision to terminate accounts from users in China and North Korea suspected of engaging in activities such as surveillance and opinion-influence using their technology. These actions highlight the ongoing challenges of addressing how AI tools can be misused by authoritarian regimes and underscore the importance of robust governance measures to prevent AI from being leveraged for harmful purposes. This case illuminates critical areas for AI safety policy and the need for international standards to mitigate the risks of AI misuse in geopolitical contexts. The report is particularly relevant for discussions around global safety frameworks for AI deployment.

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OpenAI has removed accounts of users from China and North Korea who the artificial intelligence company believes were using its technology for malicious purposes including surveillance and opinion-influence operations, the ChatGPT maker said. The activities are ways authoritarian regimes could ... Hi! You've reached one of our premium articles. This is available exclusively to subscribers. It's free to register, and only takes a few minutes. Once you sign up you'll have unlimited access to the full catalogue of Australia's best business IT content, as well as a daily news bulletin delivered straight to your inbox. Register now Already have an account? Log in to read this article.