Use of AI in Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Raises Security Concerns
Matthew Livelsberger exploited ChatGPT for explosive planning in a New Year’s Day attack, prompting law enforcement to address AI’s potential misuse.
Tesla Cybertruck bomber used ChatGPT to plan attack: Las Vegas police
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Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Army Green Beret, employed ChatGPT to plan an explosion outside the Trump International Hotel on New Year's Day. The explosion, which caused minor injuries to seven individuals, was the first known case of generative AI being used for such violent purposes in the U.S. Livelsberger died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; authorities identified his body through familial DNA. He had queried ChatGPT for information about explosives and related legalities. OpenAI stated it is cooperating with law enforcement, emphasizing the responsible use of its technology.
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