
 The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: OpenAI’s Shutdown of State-Backed Information Operations with Alex Iftimie
 Jun 6, 2024 
 Deputy General Counsel at OpenAI, Alex Iftimie, discusses OpenAI's shutdown of state-backed information operations using AI tools. They explore case studies involving Russian, Chinese, Iranian, and Israeli actors, defensive design features, and strategies for identifying and engaging with bad actors. The podcast emphasizes the importance of collaboration in detecting and preventing malicious activities in the AI industry. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 OpenAI's Report on State-Backed Information Operations and AI Technology 
 02:28 • 14min 
 AI Tools in Influence Operations and Defensive Design Features 
 16:14 • 11min 
 Analyzing the Scale of Influence Operations 
 27:13 • 3min 
 Identifying and Engaging with Actors at OpenAI 
 30:10 • 13min 
 Preventing AI Abuse and Ensuring Transparency in Content 
 43:35 • 4min 
