OpenAI thwarts malicious state actors from China, Russia, North Korea, Salmon Typhoon involved

OpenAI cites five state-affiliated actors using its platform, including China's "Charcoal Typhoon" and Russia's "Forest Blizzard." AI threat actors emerge.

In an exclusive story available to Business Insider subscribers, OpenAI has named five threat actors that are affiliated with China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. These actors were given names based on Microsoft's weather-themed naming convention, similar to the giant robots in Guillermo del Toro's "Pacific Rim" movie. OpenAI has taken action by terminating the accounts associated with these actors and is working on a multi-pronged approach to combat malicious state-affiliated actors' use of their platform. The company is also collaborating with industry partners to exchange information and address the threats posed by AI. CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns about subtle societal misalignments caused by AI systems, emphasizing the importance of managing these potential risks. This highlights the company's priority in addressing and managing the threats posed by AI.

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