**Breaking News **

OpenAI has banned accounts linked to two covert influence operations that allegedly used AI to spread geopolitical messaging through fake identities and deceptive front organizations.

 **Russia:** “_Operation Dark Clark_” allegedly used a fake research organization in Latin America to undermine Ukraine’s reputation and influence local politics.

 **Iran:** “_Operation Bogus Bylines_” used seven fake journalist identities to place nearly 100 articles across roughly a dozen online outlets.