Iranian operatives used artificial intelligence to help publish articles criticizing the US war against Iran across multiple media outlets, according to findings released by OpenAI and reported by CNN.
OpenAI said about a dozen publications worldwide carried roughly 100 articles attributed to seven fake journalists. The company banned ChatGPT accounts allegedly used to refine articles, prepare editorial pitches and generate social media comments promoting anti-US narratives.
Some publications have begun reviewing their procedures. Middle East Monitor said the flagged articles had been removed while it examined its submission process.
Experts warned that AI allows foreign actors to conceal their involvement and distribute propaganda through legitimate media channels, potentially expanding the reach of misleading narratives during wartime.
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Iranian operatives used OpenAI models and fake personas to help plant news articles critical of the US war against Iran in multiple US media outlets, OpenAI said. https://t.co/jp2IXe15U8 https://t.co/lUZElYNhtl
— CNN (@CNN) October 8, 2026
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