Argentine Teen Uses ChatGPT to Plan School Attack, FBI Alert Triggers Police Raid

What happened

A 15-year-old in Quilmes, Argentina, used ChatGPT to plan a potential school attack, prompting an FBI alert and a police investigation. Authorities raided the teen's home, seizing tactical gear and devices. No harm occurred, but the AI-assisted planning posed a credible threat, leading to preventive action.

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