Aug 19, 2026Confirmed
Argentine teen allegedly discussed school shooting plan with ChatGPT; FBI alert led to police investigation in Quilmes
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Argentine authorities reported that a 15-year-old in Quilmes allegedly discussed a planned school shooting with ChatGPT, including tactical preparations. An FBI alert led the Argentine Federal Police to investigate and seize phones and tactical clothing. No firearms or ammunition were reported. What ChatGPT answered is not established.
What this means for youA chatbot can be used while someone plans harm, and what it said back is not known here. Parents and schools may want to talk with young people about chatbot use and know how to report threats to authorities.
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- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1688
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