Criminals have found a way to exploit game-changing technology in their favor, as authorities revealed that terrorists use artificial intelligence (AI) to create deadly explosives.
Federal investigators have shared bombshell new details about the suspects behind the attack on a Palm Springs fertility clinic.
These criminals used AI to research bomb-making techniques similar to those used in the Oklahoma City bombing.
The discovery raises serious concerns about Big Tech’s failure to prevent AI systems from being weaponized against American families.
Daniel Park, a Washington state resident, was arrested at JFK Airport after being extradited from Poland.
He had ties to the May bombing that injured four people at the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic in Palm Springs.
FBI officials charged Park with providing material support to a terrorist after he shipped 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate to Guy Bartkus, who died while detonating the explosive device.
Additionally, the FBI has classified the bombing as an “intentional act of terrorism.”
Investigators discovered that Bartkus used an AI chat program to gain detailed knowledge about creating explosives.
Federal authorities revealed that Bartkus specifically “researched how to make powerful explosions using ammonium nitrate and fuel” through the AI system, which provided information about “explosives, diesel, gasoline mixtures and detonation velocity.”
This disturbing case marks the second incident this year involving artificial intelligence being used to develop deadly weapons.
A similar case occurred in Las Vegas, indicating a growing threat of AI technology falling into the wrong hands.
While tech companies like OpenAI claim they’re “committed to seeing AI tools used responsibly,” this incident exposes the inadequate safeguards in systems developed by companies rushing products to market.
The FBI described the aftermath as “the largest bombing scene” they had encountered. The explosion was felt over a mile away and damaged multiple buildings.
Despite the devastation, the clinic was able to reopen at a new location, and fortunately, no embryos were lost in the attack.
Attorney General Pam Bondi stated, “Bringing chaos and violence to a facility that exists to help women and mothers is a particularly cruel, disgusting crime that strikes at the very heart of our shared humanity.”
Both Park and Bartkus held extremist anti-life ideologies, including “pro-mortalism” and “anti-natalism.”
According to the criminal complaint, Bartkus left writings opposing childbirth and advocating for human extinction.
He believed “that individuals should not be born without their consent and that non-existence is best.”
The investigation revealed that Park had been posting about his radical beliefs online since 2016 and actively tried to recruit like-minded individuals.
Before the bombing, Park visited Bartkus’ residence in Twentynine Palms, California, where they conducted “experiments” in his garage.
After shipping the initial 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate, Park paid for an additional 90 pounds to be delivered to Bartkus.
Following the attack, Park fled to Warsaw, Poland, where he was detained by authorities at the request of U.S. officials.
