# OpenAI Leaders Pranked by Russian Comedians

> OpenAI leaders discussed military AI with Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian officials.
- Title: OpenAI Leaders Pranked by Russian Comedians · Futurism
- Summary: OpenAI leaders discussed military AI with Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian officials.
- Keywords: openai, military ai, ukrainian officials, russian comedians, pranksters, ai security, Futurism
- Source: Futurism — https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-military-applications-ai-pranksters-ukrainian
- Author: Joe Wilkins
- Published: 2026-11-13T16:02:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: openai, military ai, ukrainian officials, russian comedians, pranksters, ai security, science, technology
## OpenAI Leaders Pranked
Three OpenAI executives took a video call with Russian pranksters claiming to be Ukrainian officials.
## Military AI Discussion
OpenAI leaders discussed military AI applications and US defense talks with Ukraine.
## OpenAI's Response
OpenAI launched an investigation and confirmed the call was a prank by individuals targeting officials.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI leaders spoke with Russian comedians claiming to be Ukrainian officials about military AI applications.