Chinese propagandists stoking dissent over Trump tariffs and data centres, OpenAI says

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OpenAI reported that Chinese propagandists have attempted to use its flagship chatbot to influence American political debates and stoke dissent over Trump-era tariffs and data center issues. Although these efforts date back to 2025–2026 and appear largely ineffective, they highlight AI's role in digital influence campaigns.

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