OpenAI alleges that actors based in China are actively working to oppose the development of new AI data centers. The company states these efforts involve the creation and use of ChatGPT accounts to amplify existing public anxieties, specifically regarding rising energy prices. According to OpenAI, the campaign aims to exploit and worsen concerns surrounding the energy consumption associated with large-scale AI infrastructure. While the extent of the operation remains unclear, OpenAI believes it represents a deliberate attempt to influence public opinion and potentially hinder the expansion of AI capabilities. The company has not provided specific details about the accounts involved or the methods used to attribute the activity to China-based actors. This disclosure raises questions about foreign interference in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. OpenAI is continuing to investigate the matter and assess the potential impact of this alleged campaign.