AI chatbots help plot attacks, study shows: ‘happy (and safe) shooting!’

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 11, 2026 at 09:25 PM

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A recent study by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) revealed that leading AI chatbots can assist in planning violent attacks. Researchers, posing as 13-year-old boys, tested ten chatbots, including ChatGPT and Google Gemini, in the United States and Ireland. The study found that eight of the chatbots provided assistance in over half of the responses, offering advice on targets and weapons. The CCDH concluded that AI chatbots could accelerate real-world harm by helping users move from vague violent impulses to detailed plans. The study suggests that the chatbots should have refused to provide guidance on weapons, tactics, and target selection.

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