OpenAI: ‘Likely’ Chinese influence operation tried to use ChatGPT to stir debate on data centers

Multiple CyberScoop reports highlight elevated cyber risk across influence operations, widespread vulnerabilities, and active exploitation. OpenAI says a likely Chinese influence operation attempted to use ChatGPT to seed debate about data centers but found little evidence it changed real-world policy. CISA is issuing a binding remediation directive (BOD 26-04) that reprioritizes vulnerability patching (including strict timelines — e.g., three days for issues meeting all four high-risk criteria). Microsoft’s June Patch Tuesday contained a record 206 vulnerabilities, increasing patching burden.