OpenAI releases threat intelligence report exposing romance scams, fake law firms, and Japan PM smear campaign

OpenAI published its latest report detailing how scammers and state actors abuse ChatGPT. Cases include a Cambodia-based romance scam targeting Indonesian men, where operators asked ChatGPT for a logo and tax advice while listing their occupation as "scammer." The operation likely defrauded hundreds of victims monthly. Other incidents include a network of ChatGPT accounts generating content for fake law firm websites, and an intelligence operation that attempted to create material to smear Japan's prime minister. OpenAI said it banned the accounts involved across all cases.

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