Sam's News — gpt — 2026-10-09¶

Security¶

7 OpenAI blocks ChatGPT accounts used in Iran-linked influence campaign¶

OpenAI disabled ChatGPT accounts used in a coordinated disinformation campaign linked to Iranian actors. The operation involved placing approximately 100 articles under seven fabricated journalist names.

~100 articles placed under 7 fabricated journalist names
Accounts disabled after discovery of influence operation

Sources: Mezha News AI Web Searched, mezha.net RSS

6 Tenable uses OpenAI GPT models for automated open-source AI agent security review¶

Tenable developed an Exchange Inspector tool leveraging OpenAI's GPT models to review open-source AI agents for security vulnerabilities.

Sources: Security Boulevard RSS

AI Security¶

6.5 OpenAI Removes Russian and Iranian Propaganda Networks from ChatGPT¶

OpenAI has banned Russian and Iranian coordinated networks that were using ChatGPT to distribute propaganda.

Sources: France 24 RSS Update to: OpenAI shuts down Russian ChatGPT accounts involved in covert misinformation

AI¶

5.5 OpenAI rolls out new visual ad formats and measurement tools for ChatGPT¶

OpenAI launched new visual advertising formats and measurement capabilities for ChatGPT-based advertising products.

Sources: Marketing Brew RSS Update to: OpenAI Introduces Visual Ads and Branding Tools to ChatGPT Monetization

AI Applications¶

4.5 LegalOn Reduces Codex Costs While Maintaining Development Speed¶

LegalOn has halved its costs for using OpenAI's Codex while preserving development velocity in legal technology applications.

Sources: OpenAI RSS