# OpenAI uncovers Russian and Iranian influence ops that planted fake stories in real news outlets

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/openai-uncovers-russian-and-iranian-influence-ops-that-planted-fake-stories-in-real-news-outlets/>
> Published: 2026-10-09 08:45:34+00:00

OpenAI exposed a Russian and an Iranian influence operation and banned the accounts involved. The Russian "Dark Clark" campaign spread disinformation across Latin America and drew reactions from politicians, earning the first category 5 out of 6 rating in OpenAI's reporting history. The Iranian "Bogus Bylines" operation used seven fake journalists to place nearly 100 articles in online outlets worldwide.

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