U.S. officials revealed that the suspect behind the Cybertruck explosion in front of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas used ChatGPT to plan the attack, according to Reuters.
Investigation Details and Suspect’s Identity
- The suspect was identified as Matthew Levelsperger, a 37-year-old soldier, who was found dead inside the truck.
- Authorities confirmed that the incident had no links to external organizations, and the FBI suggested it was a suicide act.
Explosion Mechanism
Investigations showed that the suspect used:
🔹 Fireworks
🔹 Gas canisters
🔹 Camping fuel
🔹 A remote control device to detonate the explosive placed in the truck’s trunk.
AI Involvement and Expert Warnings
🔸 Las Vegas police stated that this was the first recorded incident in the U.S. where ChatGPT was used to assist in making explosives.
🔸 Police Chief Kevin McMahill confirmed that evidence proves the suspect relied on AI technology to plan the attack.
🔸 OpenAI assured that it monitors AI tools responsibly, emphasizing that ChatGPT rejects illegal inputs but may rephrase publicly available information.
Links to Other Incidents
💬 The FBI stated that there is no connection between this incident and the New Orleans vehicle attack, which resulted in dozens of deaths.
💬 Investigations also revealed that the suspect had no personal hostility toward former U.S. President Donald Trump, but he suffered from mental health issues.
💬 Authorities discovered a six-page attack blueprint on his phone, which remains under investigation.
This incident highlights the risks of AI misuse and raises concerns about the need for enhanced security measures to prevent potential threats.
