PRC-linked influence operations are targeting AI debates in the US

OpenAI reported that People's Republic of China (PRC)-linked actors are conducting coordinated influence operations aimed at shaping artificial intelligence policy debates in the United States. These operations likely involve social media campaigns, inauthentic accounts, and strategic messaging designed to promote narratives favorable to Chinese interests while undermining consensus on AI governance and regulation. The report highlights emerging threats from state-sponsored influence campaigns targeting critical technology policy discussions.

Source: OpenAI | 2026-06-10