Suspect Used ChatGPT in Cybertruck Explosion in Las Vegas

Authorities revealed on Tuesday that the suspect behind the Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day utilized the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT to plan the attack.

The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger, allegedly used ChatGPT to calculate the amount of explosives required to trigger the blast.

Officials confirmed that Livelsberger, an active-duty Army soldier from Colorado Springs, acted alone in carrying out the attack.

Significance of the Incident

Sheriff Kevin McMahill remarked, “Of particular note, we have clear evidence that the suspect used ChatGPT to help plan his attack. This is the first incident I am aware of on US soil where ChatGPT was utilized in this manner.”

Critics of artificial intelligence have expressed concerns about its potential misuse, and the Las Vegas incident has amplified those warnings.

Details of the Investigation

The FBI clarified that there was no definitive connection between the Las Vegas explosion, which caused minor injuries to seven individuals, and a truck attack in New Orleans that killed more than a dozen people.

Investigators noted that Livelsberger had no grievances against President-elect Donald Trump but suggested he might have been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Authorities also recovered a six-page manifesto from Livelsberger’s phone, which is currently under investigation.

OpenAI’s Response

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, reiterated its commitment to responsible AI use. In this case, ChatGPT responded with information already publicly available on the internet and provided warnings against harmful or illegal activities.