Matthew Livelsberger, a deceased Army Green Beret, may have used the AI model ChatGPT as an accomplice in planning his attack on the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. According to investigators, Livelsberger's searches through ChatGPT included information on explosive targets and ammunition speed, which he may have used to build a device that injured seven people. Authorities found Livelsberger dead in the vehicle with a gunshot wound before the explosion occurred. The sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Kevin McMahill, called the use of generative AI a "game-changer" and expressed concern about its potential misuse.
https://www.rawstory.com/cybertruck-las-vegas/On New Year's Day, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing its occupant Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old active-duty Army soldier from Colorado Springs. Officials have confirmed that the suspect used ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to plan and calculate the amount of explosive needed for the blast. The FBI has ruled the incident as a case of suicide. This is reportedly the first time ChatGPT has been linked to building an explosive device on US soil, raising concerns about the potential misuse of AI technology.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/americas/tesla-cybertruck-explosion-suspect-used-chatgpt-to-plan-blast-outside-trump-hotel-say-policeA 37-year-old active-duty Army soldier from Colorado Springs, Matthew Livelsberger, was identified as the person found dead inside a Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas. The FBI believes the incident to be a case of suicide and has stated that there is no definitive link to a truck attack in New Orleans. Authorities have found evidence that Livelsberger used ChatGPT artificial intelligence to help plan his attack, marking the first time this technology was used for such purposes on US soil.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1269915-suspect-used-chatgpt-in-cybertruck-blast-in-las-vegasA manipulated image of a U.S. visa posted on social media has been identified as false by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The image, which appeared to show the ID of Matthew Livelsberger, a U.S. citizen and Army soldier who was inside the Cybertruck at the time of an explosion in Las Vegas, was actually a manipulated version of a sample visa shared by the U.S. State Department. The image was based on a B-1 visa for a British woman named "Happy Traveler" and featured the name "Samaar Hydalla", which appears to be a reference to alt-right comedian Sam Hyde.
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/verify/cybertruck-trump-bomb-sam-hyde-visa-fact-check/536-200182d1-9184-481c-93ae-3d0837209cacNAVER D2SF's portfolio company GenGenAI received the Innovation Award at CES 2025 for its AI synthetic data technology. The company, founded just three months prior, specializes in generating diverse sectors such as mobility, defense/military, and security/surveillance using domain-specialized generative AI technology. Its platform, "GenGenStudio," can efficiently generate data essential for AI training, reducing collection time by over 90% and costs by more than 50%. GenGenAI is expanding its client base domestically and internationally, collaborating with companies such as automakers, parts suppliers, the Korean Army, and Hanwha Systems. The company has validated the excellence of synthetic data through feedback from clients, achieving AI accuracy on par with or exceeding that of real data when using only its own synthetic data.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/naver-d2sf-backed-gengenai-wins-ces-2025-innovation-award-driving-global-growth-with-unique-generative-ai-synthetic-data-technology-302341092.htmlChina is developing a large-scale remotely controlled "robot army" with advanced technology, including drones and self-propelled robots, capable of maintaining high speeds and data transmission rates despite challenging terrain and electromagnetic interference. The system, reportedly developed by the People's Liberation Army (PLA), can transmit 10 gigabits per second at a latency of less than 15 milliseconds.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/biznes/938737-china-with-revolutionary-control-systemChina's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has cautioned that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot replace human decision-making in military operations due to its limitations, including a lack of self-awareness. According to an article published in PLA Daily, AI should be used as a tool to augment human capabilities, such as data analysis and planning, rather than replacing them. The article emphasizes the importance of human judgment, accountability, creativity, and adaptability in military decision-making, stating that these qualities are indispensable on the battlefield.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3293052/chinas-military-warns-ai-cannot-replace-human-decision-making-battlefield?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionSafe Pro Group Inc., a leading provider of artificial intelligence solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, has received an official request from Ukraine's State Special Transport Service (SSTS) to purchase up to 50 AI-powered demining packages worth $5 million. The SSTS, which employs over 20,000 staff and has 5,000 trained deminers, plans to use the technology for its mission, similar to that of the US Army Corps of Engineers, in large-scale reconstruction projects.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241230132776/en/Safe-Pro-Group-Issued-Official-Request-by-Ukraine-to-Secure-5-Million-for-AI-Powered-Drone-Demining-PackagesThe US Department of Defense (DoD) has released a report detailing China's People's Liberation Army's (PLA) efforts to expand its influence operations globally through "cognitive domain operations" (CDO), a form of psychological warfare that leverages emerging technologies such as AI, big data, and neuroscience. The PLA aims to achieve "mind dominance" by influencing public opinion and shaping perceptions to create an environment favorable to China and reduce resistance to its actions. The report assesses that the PLA likely intends to use CDO as an asymmetric capability to deter US or third-party entry into a potential conflict, or as an offensive capability to shape perceptions or polarize a society.
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