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OpenAI has banned multiple ChatGPT accounts. After the company discovered links with fraud schemes, propaganda efforts, and cybercrime activity, OpenAI has banned multiple accounts. The action follows a fresh threat report from the AI-giant regarding how its AI tools were being misused by cybercriminals. The suspended accounts were allegedly involved in scams, coordinated influence campaigns, and deceptive online operations.
The company has claimed that it has detected patterns that show some users were exploiting ChatGPT to generate misleading content, impersonate professionals, and support criminal enterprises. The breakdown highlights growing concerns about AI tools being weaponised for large-scale digital harm.
As per OpenAI, the banned accounts were continuously using ChatGPT to assist in romance scams, fake legal services, and financial fraud. In some cases, scammers even used AI to draft convincing messages. They presented themselves as lawyers or recovery agents. These scripts were made to pressure people to send money to the scammers.
The report also highlighted that certain accounts generated loads of social media content for influence campaigns. The scammers were using the AI to draft posts, comments, and narratives in multiple languages. These messages were later distributed across platforms to amplify propaganda themes.
OpenAI stated that AI was not the only tool behind these operations. The LLM was used to make the content generation faster. The company ensured that it had acted after identifying clear violations of its usage policies. The banned accounts were removed to prevent further misuse.
Among the networks flagged in the report, the name of Ryber was mentioned multiple times. Rybar is a Russian-language media and messaging network. This platform is specifically known for publishing geopolitical and military commentary. Even the group has a strong presence on Telegram and other social apps.
OpenAI found that certain ChatGPT accounts were generating content for Rybar. These AI-genrated content reportedly includes commentary on pro-Russian narratives. Some prompts even explored strategies for shaping public opinion in different regions.
Rybar operates as a media entity. However, the concern is centered on how AI tools were used to streamline content production tied to influence messaging.
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OpenAI’s decision to ban accounts signals a stricter stance on AI misuse. The company seems to be determined to detect abuse and fraud before it spreads further. This move will reassure users that OpenAI doesn’t promote or support fraud or propaganda.
However, experts note that scammers often adapt more quickly than anyone can think. So, the complete removal is impossible. For now, OpenAI has to balance its powerful LLM to prevent it from causing harm to users.
