Teen who admitted planning terror attack in Sydney says he used AI for his plans: Report
The teen was sentenced to a three-year Community Corrections Order for acts in preparation for a terror attack and violent extremist material offences.
A 16-year-old Sydney resident, identified as RK, admitted to planning a terrorist attack in 2024 and pleaded guilty to preparatory acts. The court found him guilty of planning a terrorist act but spared him from jail, instead sentencing him to a three-year community corrections order. RK first encountered extremist material on TikTok, transitioning to YouTube for bomb-making instructions and Telegram for bomb-making guidance.
He attempted to correspond with Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston marathon bomber, via email. Utilizing ChatGPT, RK gathered information about the bomber and inquired about inmates' access to news. He researched security measures at the Sydney Opera House and areas frequented by non-Muslims. RK shared Islamic State propaganda with others on Telegram, seeking validation and approval.
The court documented his remorse and noted his progress in deradicalization, having undergone religious and ethical training.
Written by urgent.news from The Guardian'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.
