Las Vegas man charged with firebombing Tesla vehicles, servicing center
A Las Vegas, Nevada, man is accused of attacking Tesla vehicles at a service center. He is now under arrest in one of the high-profile incidents involving Tesla in recent weeks.
Investigators believe Paul Hyon Kim used Molotov cocktails to commit the attack on March 18.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded on Fox News, saying he blames propaganda that is spreading in the legacy media for the vandalism.
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A Las Vegas man has been arrested and is now facing state and federal charges. He’s accused of carrying out a Molotov cocktail attack on Tesla vehicles at a Tesla service center last week.
Who is the suspect?
Investigators arrested 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim on Wednesday, March 26. They believe he damaged five Tesla vehicles on March 18 by firing Molotov cocktails and bullets at the vehicles.
The incident was one of the recent high-profile acts of vandalism on Tesla locations and vehicles around the country, targeting the company run by CEO Elon Musk. Musk heads the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has been responsible for massive spending and job cuts within the government.
Is this part of a trend of attacks?
CNBC reported there have been at least 80 cases of vandalism or arson of Tesla vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The FBI is now terming it domestic terrorism. It has launched a task force to address the attacks.
The criminal complaint says authorities used surveillance video to identify Kim as the suspect in the Las Vegas attack. The video shows a Hyundai leaving the scene, as well as evidence, including bullet fragments and cell phone tower records.
What’s the evidence?
The complaint says that a search of Kim’s home turned up a backpack with pink paint, a hoodie, gun parts, an AR-style rifle, an AK-style rifle and a handgun. There was also a handwritten note on the route to be used to leave the area.
Has there been any reaction from Elon Musk?
In an interview with Fox News, Musk said, “It’s the people pushing the propaganda that caused that guy to do it. Those are the real villains here and were are going to go after them and the president has made it clear we’re going to go after them. “
Federal prosecutors in Las Vegas have charged Kim with arson and unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm.
Tomorrowland festival returns to the US after nearly a decade
Tomorrowland is making a bold U.S. comeback after nearly a decade, teaming up with Insomniac to launch an immersive experience called UNITY. The three-night festival will feature advanced technology, storytelling and music at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
The return follows the controversy of TomorrowWorld’s disastrous 2015 event in Georgia, where severe storms and logistical failures left attendees stranded.
With high-tech infrastructure and Insomniac’s expertise, UNITY aims to mark a redemption and new chapter for Tomorrowland in America.
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Tomorrowland is returning to the U.S. for the first time in nearly a decade. This time, the iconic music festival is doing it in high-tech style.
In a bold comeback move, Tomorrowland is teaming up with promoter Insomniac, which is best known for organizing the Electric Daisy Carnival, to launch a new immersive experience called UNITY. The three-night show will take place at the cutting-edge Sphere in Las Vegas, known for its 18,600-seat capacity and 360-degree visuals.
The collaboration will see two of the world’s most influential electronic music festival brands joining forces for a U.S. residency.
Inside the UNITY experience
UNITY promises to push boundaries by blending technology, storytelling and music. The experience will feature groundbreaking set design, next-level visual effects and even a live orchestra. Each night will close with a surprise one-hour set by a world-renowned artist.
The show will run exclusively over Labor Day weekend from Aug. 29-31. Presale tickets for UNITY will go live on March 31.
While some fans picked up on the collaboration early, thanks to cryptic Instagram posts and a particularly observant Reddit user, the official announcement confirms what many hoped: Tomorrowland is back.
What happened during the last Tomorrowland event in the US?
This return comes with history.
Tomorrowland’s last U.S. appearance ended in controversy. The festival launched its American spinoff, TomorrowWorld, in 2013 outside Atlanta, Georgia. For two years, it drew massive crowds from across the globe, billing itself as the future of EDM in the United States.
But in 2015, disaster struck.
Severe storms turned the venue into a mud-soaked nightmare. Thousands of attendees were left stranded without transportation, food or shelter. The logistical breakdown forced organizers to restrict access on the final day of the event, and it ultimately led to the festival’s swift disappearance from the U.S. scene.
Now, with the Sphere’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and Insomniac’s proven track record, UNITY seeks to mark a redemption story. And perhaps a new chapter for Tomorrowland in America.
Whether it lives up to the hype — or the healing — remains to be seen.
Two blockbuster WNBA trades shake up off-season; Griner signs with Dream
A pair of blockbuster WNBA trades and a massive free agent signing in the last couple of days will have the league looking very different this summer. Four of its biggest stars are on the move, marking what could be just the beginning of the upheaval.
The first deal went down Monday, Jan. 27, involving All-Star guards Kelsey Plum and Jewel Loyd. Both have won multiple WNBA Championships and were teammates on the U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning team in Paris last summer.
Loyd, the 2023 league scoring champ, is heading to Las Vegas after she requested a trade out of Seattle following 10 seasons with the team. Last week, perhaps in anticipation of a deal, she talked about her state of mind while playing in the new 3-on-3 Unrivaled Basketball League.
“Honestly, I’m just getting back to me. I’m getting back to peace and getting back to finding a joy in basketball,” Loyd said. “So that was the biggest thing in my mind, is go play hard.”
Plum, who couldn’t agree on a contract extension with Vegas, will take her two championship rings and 18 points per game average to the Los Angeles Sparks.
The third team in the deal, the Seattle Storm, will get a pair of first-round draft picks, including the number two pick in this April’s draft.
The second blockbuster deal went down Tuesday, Jan. 28, as the Connecticut Sun sent five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas to the Phoenix Mercury. Thomas, one of the greatest players in franchise history, led the Sun to the WNBA finals in 2019 and 2022. She’s finished in the top five in league MVP voting each of the last three seasons. Phoenix sent a pair of players and a first-round pick back to Connecticut in the deal.
That last trade may have started the dominoes falling. There were multiple reports Tuesday night that 11-year veteran and star center Brittney Griner has already agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream. Things might get even more interesting on Saturday, Feb. 1, when players like Satou Sabally, Brionna Jones and Nneka Ogwumike sign new deals.
Pete Carroll joins Raiders as head coach, Jaguars hire Liam Coen
The NFL “Coaching Carousel” added two more names Friday, Jan. 24. The Las Vegas Raiders hired Super Bowl winner and future Hall of Famer Pete Carroll as its next head coach and The Jacksonville Jaguars came to an agreement with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen.
Pete Carroll leaves Seattle for Las Vegas
When the season begins, Carroll will be 74 years old, which will make him the oldest coach in the NFL. He has a 170-120 record as a head coach in the league and took the Seattle Seahawks to the playoffs in 11 of his 14 seasons, including two Super Bowls. Under his direction, the Seahawks won it all in 2014 and came up one infamous play short in 2015.
Mike Florio of “Pro Football Talk” believes the key ingredient for Carroll is building a winning culture, something he says the Raiders desperately need.
“Pete Carroll, I think, can make the differences necessary as they try to reshape the organization into something that has a winning culture, into something that’s competitive,” Florio said.
Liam Coen changes his mind
The Liam Coen hiring saga took several turns in a 48-hour period. He withdrew his name from consideration for the head job in Jacksonville and signed an extension to continue as the Buccaneers offensive coordinator. The Jaguars then fired their general manager and the next day Coen reconsidered and took the job.
Coen has never been a head coach. However, his play calling has transformed offenses at every coaching stop in his career. The Bucs were top five in numerous categories this past season.
Cade Otton, a star tight end in Tampa, said will miss Coen.
“First of all, he was really personable and really cared about us as individuals and just the detail and passion he brought every day to our offense was something really cool to be a part of and you saw it come to life throughout the season,” Otton said. “So, it was really fun to play for him.”
What head coach positions are still open?
Just two NFL head coaching vacancies remain. The Dallas Cowboys are rumored to be near a deal with their offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. The New Orleans Saints have spoken with former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy.
Hegseth’s final confirmation vote for defense secretary expected Friday
The showdown over Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary will soon come to a head with a confirmation vote Friday, Jan. 24. And President Donald Trump is opening the books on the killings of former President John F. Kennedy, former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Hegseth’s final confirmation vote for defense secretary expected Friday
President Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, is a step closer to getting the job after the Senate voted to advance his nomination.
Senators voted mostly along party lines to move forward with Hegseth’s nomination on Thursday, Jan. 23, 51-49. Two Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the nomination: Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine.
That vote set the stage for a final confirmation vote on Friday, Jan. 24. Hegseth, who served in Iraq, is expected to secure the majority support needed to join Trump’s cabinet. This comes amid misconduct allegations and objections from Democrats.
Democrats said Hegseth was not qualified to lead the Department of Defense. They have questioned his judgment amid reports of heavy drinking.
Plus, the Associated Press reported Hegseth admitted to paying $50,000 to a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. After an investigation, the district attorney in Monterey County, California, did not file charges.
The AP said the payment admission was included in answers provided to Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren during the vetting process.
During his confirmation hearing last week, Hegseth told senators he was “falsely accused” in that case and was completely cleared. In addition, he has pledged to refrain from drinking if he becomes secretary of defense.
Trump to appeal judge’s block of birthright citizenship order
On Thursday, a U.S. district judge granted a temporary restraining order against Trump’s executive actions, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional.”
The case, brought by Arizona, Illinois, Oregon and Washington, was the first to get a hearing before a judge and applies nationally. It’s just one of five lawsuits including 22 states and several immigrant rights groups nationwide.
On Friday, Trump will visit two states on that list: North Carolina and California. He will tour areas devastated by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina and the wildfires still raging in the Los Angeles area.
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the president will travel to Nevada, where he’ll hold a rally in Las Vegas. Nevada was a key battleground state in the recent election and Trump became the first Republican presidential candidate to win the state since 2004.
Trump signs order declassifying JFK, RFK and MLK Jr. assassination docs
Trump followed through on another one of his campaign promises Thursday, signing an executive order to declassify all government records related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights activist Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The order requires the director of national intelligence and the attorney general to coordinate with the assistant to the president for national security affairs and Trump’s legal counsel within 15 days and present a plan for releasing the documents.
Straight Arrow News reporter Lauren Taylor looks at why now and what releasing the files could mean here.
Teen who stabbed 3 girls at dance class sentenced to more than 50 years
The teenager who stabbed three girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the U.K. last July was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison.
The case judge said he could not impose a sentence of life without parole because the convicted killer, 18-year-old Alex Rudakubana was only 17 when he fatally stabbed Bebe King, 6; Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7; and Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9.
However, the judge said Rudakubana must serve 52 years, minus the six months he’s been in custody, before being considered for parole, adding “it is likely he will never be released.”
The prosecutor told the court that Rudakubana was obsessed with violence and genocide.
UnitedHealthcare names new CEO after Brian Thompson killing
UnitedHealthcare named a new chief executive officer. Parent company UnitedHealth Group announced Thursday that longtime employee Tim Noel will be the next CEO of its health insurance company, following the killing of former top executive Brian Thompson.
A gunman killed Thompson on the sidewalk outside a New York City hotel in December. It was caught on camera and stunned the nation.
Prosecutors charged Luigi Mangione, 26, with several counts of murder in connection to the case. Mangione is currently being held without bond in a Brooklyn jail. He has pleaded not guilty.
UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest private health insurer, said Noel will bring “unparalleled experience” to the CEO role. He joined the company in 2007 and most recently served as CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare and Retirement Department.
‘Emilia Perez,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘The Brutalist’ among best picture nominees
The Oscar nominations are out, and the musical “Emilia Perez” leads the pack with 13 nominations, including Best Picture. Other movies vying for the top prize include the historical epic “The Brutalist” and the film adaptation of the Broadway hit “Wicked” — both up for 10 awards.
“Conclave,” a thriller about the election of a new pope, and the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” nabbed eight nominations each.
Rounding out the 10 movies in the best picture category are independent films “Anora,” “Nickel Boys” and “I’m Still Here,” as well as the blockbuster sequel “Dune: Part Two.”
American TV host and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.
Rare Al Capone artifacts on display for first time at Vegas’ Mob Museum
Al Capone, one of America’s most infamous mobsters, is taking center stage at The Mob Museum in Las Vegas. The new exhibit, “The First Public Enemy,” offers visitors a rare glimpse into the legendary gangster’s personal life.
The exhibit highlights Capone’s personal Colt 1911 pistol, nicknamed “Sweetheart.” The .45-caliber firearm was with Capone during some of his most dangerous moments, and is now on display for true crime enthusiasts.
The exhibit also features a 1929 silent home video filmed by Capone himself. The footage shows him relaxing poolside with fellow mobsters Lucky Luciano and Frank Costello, offering a unique look at his life outside the criminal spotlight.
Capone’s granddaughter, Diane Capone Pette, recently auctioned off some of his belongings, according to the Associated Press. She and her sisters wanted to ensure these items would not be lost to wildfires, or mishandled after their lifetimes.
Their goal is to preserve Capone’s legacy as they knew him — as a grandfather, not just a gangster.
The exhibit officially opens to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 15. As a bonus, guests will receive one complimentary cocktail with admission.
Elon Musk’s expanding Vegas Loop operating with little oversight: Report
Elon Musk‘s experiment in underground, electric vehicle-powered public transportation in Las Vegas is expanding. However, according to a ProPublica report, the Vegas Loop project is flying under the radar with very little government oversight.
The news outlet said because the project is privately operated and gets no federal funding, it’s spared from the typical government vetting and environmental analyses.
The Boring Company, founded by Musk, launched the service in 2021. The project started at the Las Vegas Convention Center with plans for more growth underway in other areas including the Las Vegas Strip and McCarran Airport.
The head of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority called the loop project the only feasible option to ease traffic. The Clark County Commission and Las Vegas City Council granted Boring permission to build and operate the system underground without any public debate.
This approval allowed the transportation to run close to homes and businesses. It also bypassed the normal checks and balances that apply to major public transit projects.
According to records obtained by ProPublica and City Cast Las Vegas, Boring has also gotten around environmental and labor regulations by installing tunnels without work permits on county property twice. The company also dumped untreated water into storm drains and the sewer system.
The county did give Boring cease-and-desist letters, but no fines were issued.
In 2022, Boring successfully requested to no longer need a special permit. The special permit would have required more extensive reporting on safety and accidents.
As a result, the county has significantly reduced its oversight of the project, despite the involvement of taxpayer money from hotel room taxes and convention revenue.
The project is on track to be a 68-mile underground network across much of the city.
Wildfires force thousands to evacuate Southern California
Three massive wildfires are burning out of control in Southern California, putting thousands of homes at risk. And President-elect Donald Trump shares his plans to acquire Greenland, the Panama Canal and bring Canada as the 51st state. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
Southern California wildfires force thousands to evacuate
Three separate wildfires are burning in the Los Angeles, California, area, and there is no end in sight, as strong winds are fueling the flames. The most extreme of the three is the Palisades Fire, which spans nearly 3,000 acres and has already forced 30,000 residents to evacuate.
Cities surrounding Pacific Palisades, including Malibu, issued evacuation orders. Officials there told all residents to prepare to leave their homes, whether they were under evacuation orders or not since the inferno was moving so quickly.
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The neighboring city of Santa Monica also issued an evacuation order for the northern part of the city. It also closed the area to the public, warning of an immediate threat to life.
As thousands of firefighters continue to battle the flames, authorities work to find the fire’s cause.
A second wildfire, dubbed the Eaton Fire, burns near Pasadena. A city spokeswoman said it has “created its own firestorm” with flying embers igniting at least a dozen other spot fires.
So far, the Eaton Fire has consumed about 1,000 acres. It engulfed homes and forced more than 100 people to evacuate from a nursing home — some in wheelchairs and on gurneys. A federal disaster declaration is now in effect for the Eaton Fire.
Crews are also battling the Hurst Fire about 100 acres in the San Fernando Valley, which is in the northern part of Los Angeles County. The Hurst Fire also prompted evacuation orders.
The Los Angeles County canceled schools in 19 districts Wednesday, Jan. 8. Plus, more than 200,000 people are without access to power, either because of the powerful Santa Ana winds or because a utility provider turned off electricity to prevent additional fires.
The forecast called for the winds to continue for days, producing gusts that could top 100 miles per hour in the mountains and foothills.
Biden administration asks federal appeals court to block 9/11 plea deals
The Biden administration asked a federal appeals court to block a plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. The controversial deal would spare Mohammed from the death penalty for his role in planning the terror attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
The deadly attack rocked the U.S. and began the war on terrorism.
In court filings Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Justice Department argued the government would be irreparably harmed if the guilty pleas were accepted for Mohammed and two co-defendants in the 9/11 attacks.
It said the government would be denied a chance for a public trial and the opportunity to “seek capital punishment against three men charged with a heinous act of mass murder that caused the death of thousands of people and shocked the nation and the world.”
The Defense Department negotiated and approved the plea deal but later revoked it.
However, attorneys for the defendants argued the deal was already legally in effect and that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who began the administration’s efforts to throw it out, acted too late.
Mohammed is set to enter his guilty plea on Friday, Jan. 10, if the appeal is not granted. His co-defendants, accused of lesser roles in 9/11, are due to enter theirs next week.
Harris, Johnson deliver eulogies for President Jimmy Carter
The 39th president died last week at the age of 100.
Carter’s body had been lying in repose since Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta before being transported Tuesday morning to Washington D.C.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson each delivered a eulogy during Tuesday’s ceremony
“We all know that his care for humanity didn’t stop at building homes,” Johnson said. “In the face of illness, President Jimmy Carter brought lifesaving medicine. In the face of conflict, he brokered peace. In the face of discrimination, he reminded us that we are all made in the image of God. If you were to ask him why he did it all, he would likely point to his faith.”
Harris highlighted Carter’s faith. She said, “James Earl Carter, Jr. loved our country. He lived his faith. He served the people. And he left the world better than he found it.”
Carter’s body will lie in state through Thursday morning, Jan. 9, and then be taken to the National Cathedral for a state funeral. Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy.
Trump suggests using military, economic force to expand America
In a wide-ranging press conference from Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump touched on a bunch of topics, including a $20 billion foreign investment to build data centers in the U.S. He also talked about his plans to revoke Biden’s recent ban on offshore oil and natural gas drilling as well as expansion strategies for the United States.
Trump reiterated his goals of acquiring the Panama Canal, which has been under Panama’s sole control since 1999, and Greenland, a territory of Denmark.
Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., is leading an American delegation currently in Greenland, though the country’s prime minister said he is there as “a private individual.”
The Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen responded to Trump’s remarks Tuesday, saying Greenland was not for sale.
Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede reiterated this point, saying “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders. Our future and fight for independence is our business.”
A reporter asked the president-elect if he can assure that he would not use any military force to take control of either the Panama Canal or Greenland.
“I can’t assure you, you’re talking about Panama and Greenland,” Trump replied. “No, I can’t assure you on either of those two but, I can say this we need them for economic security. The Panama Canal was built for a military. I’m not going to commit to that now.”
In response to those remarks, the prime minister of Denmark called the United States its country’s “closest ally” and did not believe the U.S. would use any force to secure Greenland. Panama’s foreign minister repeated earlier comments from the country’s president that the sovereignty of the Panama Canal is not negotiable.
“[I’d use] economic force because Canada and the United States — that would really be something,” he said. “You get rid of that artificially drawn line, and you take a look at what that looks like. It would also be much better for national security. Don’t forget, we basically protect Canada.”
Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued his response in a post on X saying, “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States.”The president-elect also spoke of one more geographical goal of his in the upcoming term: to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, saying it “has a beautiful ring to it.”
Not long after his remarks, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia said she directed her staff to begin drafting legislation for the name change.
Police: Former soldier used AI to plan Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion attack
New details are emerging about the man who blew up a Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. Las Vegas police said Tuesday the attacker used generative AI, including ChatGPT to plan the attack.
An investigation into former soldier Matthew Livelsberger, 37, found his search history on ChatGPT included questions about firearms and explosives. Straight Arrow News reporter Lauren Taylor has more details on the investigation into the Cybertruck explosion.
Girl Scout cookie season begins, 2 flavors discontinued
Girl Scout cookie season has arrived. The annual tradition is meant to teach young girls about entrepreneurial skills through selling boxes of cookies.
Almost everyone has a favorite, of course, but if yours is Girl Scout S’mores or Toast-Yay! Cookies — bad news. The Girl Scouts plan to retire those two flavors later this year.
The organization said discontinuing those two flavors may lead to something new and delicious.
Titans have top pick in 2025 NFL draft, fire general manager
The Tennessee Titans wrapped up the number one overall pick in April’s NFL draft after losing to the Houston Texans on the final day of the regular season. They fired General Manager Ran Carthon 48 hours later, who likely would have made that pick.
Carthon lost his job after posting a 9-25 record over his two seasons in charge.
Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement, “I’ve loved the time I’ve spent with Ran –– he’s a talented football mind, a great man, and friend to everyone along his path. It’s impossible to ignore that our football team hasn’t improved over the past two years. I am deeply disappointed in our poor win-loss record during this period, of course, but my decision also speaks to my concern about our long-term future should we stay the course. I love this team more than you can imagine. To our fans: We know this level of performance isn’t acceptable. We’re humbled by your support as we continue to work towards building the team you expect and deserve.”
The draft order from pick 18 to 32 will be decided by 14 teams in the playoffs, with the Super Bowl champion making the 32nd pick in the first round.
Several teams that finished near the .500 mark for the season will look to retool after many of the top picks are off the board.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said they’ll immediately get to work preparing for the draft.
“The silver lining of being in this situation and the opportunity that you’re presented is that you do have a head start on the rest of the league to a certain extent. So this is something we really have to take advantage of. This is a position we don’t want to be in ever again, so hopefully, make the most of it and springboarding into creating those opportunities,” Macdonald said.
In Las Vegas, one day after the Raiders let interim head coach Antonio Pierce speak to the media about the season and the state of the team, they fired him. Six teams are now looking for new head coaches, and two teams are looking for new general managers.
Tesla Cybertruck bomber used ChatGPT to plan attack: Las Vegas police
Las Vegas police said Tuesday, Jan. 7, that the attacker who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel used the generative artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to plan the attack. An investigation into 37-year-old former soldier Matthew Livelsberger found his ChatGPT search history included questions about firearms and explosives.
Authorities said Livelsberger looked for information on explosive targets, ammunition speed and whether fireworks were legal in Arizona. They say this was when he reportedly considered an attack on the skywalk at the Grand Canyon.
The Las Vegas sheriff said it was the first incident he is aware of in the U.S. where an attacker used ChatGPT to help build a device.
ChatGPT owner OpenAI told the Associated Press, “ChatGPT responded with information already publicly available on the internet and provided warnings against harmful or illegal activities. We’re working with law enforcement to support their investigation.”
The investigation also turned up notes detailing Livelsberger’s motivation. They included that he felt a burden taking lives as a service member. He warned the U.S. was collapsing and urged Americans to rally around President-elect Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.