Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Using ChatGPT, Indian-origin teen allegedly kills mother, brother in US

Using ChatGPT, Indian-origin teen allegedly kills mother, brother in US

A 17-year-old Indian-origin teenager has been charged with the murders of his mother and 14-year-old brother in a suburban home in Massachusetts, according to ABC News. Authorities claim the teen allegedly planned the killings using ChatGPT. The suspect was arrested in Wayland on August 12 after fleeing Acton the day before, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan reported.

He faces multiple murder and assault charges, as well as theft and vehicle-related offenses. The teen's father called police for a well-being check after being unable to contact his family, and upon arrival, officers found the victims dead. The mother was discovered in the basement, while the brother was found on the first floor.

Police stated that the victims had obvious trauma, but their manner of death is yet to be confirmed. The accused showed concerning behavior, including searching for ways to kill his family on the internet using ChatGPT.

Written by urgent.news from The Indian Express's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at indianexpress.com →

More in World

More from Thursday 13 August →