OpenAI says China launched influence campaign to shape US attitudes on AI data centers

OpenAI reported that China likely orchestrated an online influence campaign using ChatGPT to generate social media content shaping U.S. attitudes on AI data centers. The campaign included narratives about data centers increasing electricity costs and criticizing President Donald Trump's tariffs, with accounts later banned. OpenAI noted the campaign had minimal authentic engagement but revealed China's intent to amplify anti-AI data center sentiment.