China Amplifies Covert AI Campaigns to Deeply Infiltrate Democracies: Analysts
By Jarvis Lim
Published on March 5, 2026.
A report by OpenAI has revealed that a user tied to Chinese law enforcement used the platform to advance suppression efforts against critics in China and elsewhere. The company has banned the user from using its flagship AI chatbot, which is named after the real name. The report also revealed that it is unclear whether this individual will be using this technology to target individuals in the future.
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