Chinese Operatives Leverage ChatGPT for Surveillance

Suspected Chinese government operatives reportedly used ChatGPT to develop mass surveillance proposals, according to OpenAI as reported by CNN. This revelation underscores the potential misuse of AI technologies for governmental monitoring purposes, raising significant concerns about digital privacy and the ethical implications of such surveillance tactics.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 07-10-2025 15:40 IST | Created: 07-10-2025 15:40 IST
Chinese Operatives Leverage ChatGPT for Surveillance
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Suspected operatives connected to the Chinese government have allegedly harnessed the power of ChatGPT to craft mass surveillance proposals. This was revealed by OpenAI, as reported by CNN. The use of advanced AI technology in surveillance planning highlights the emerging threats of digital privacy intrusion.

OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, disclosed these findings, stirring discussions on the potential ethical misuses of artificial intelligence. With AI tools becoming increasingly accessible, the possibility of their exploitation for surveillance purposes poses new challenges.

The report emphasizes the need for stringent ethical standards and regulations to prevent AI misuse in governmental surveillance activities. It calls for a global dialogue on maintaining privacy in the face of cutting-edge technology advancements.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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