# OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-09 04:20 UTC · Category: World

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-10-09/openai-caught-russians-and-iranians-using-chatgpt-for-influence-campaigns*