{
  "id": 14990733,
  "title": "Gun-rights activist unveils world's first 'AI-made' 3D-printed firearm — .22 caliber handgun created by an 'AI that can generate guns' called GatGPT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/gun-rights-activist-unveils-worlds-first-ai-made-3d-printed-firearm",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-16T16:20:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/gun-rights-activist-unveils-worlds-first-ai-made-3d-printed-firearm-22-caliber-handgun-created-by-an-ai-that-can-generate-guns-called-gatgpt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gun rights advocate Cody Wilson has unveiled a groundbreaking creation: the WASP, an AI-generated 3D-printed firearm. The weapon, designed by Wilson's artificial intelligence model, GatGPT, marks a significant milestone in the development of ghost guns. The WASP, a .22 caliber handgun, is essentially a pistol barrel attached to a spring-loaded plastic box, resembling another 3D-printed weapon known as Liberator. Unlike conventional firearms, the WASP lacks a serial number and fires real bullets. It was created through a simple conversation with GatGPT, an AI model trained on DEFCON's extensive library of digital guns. This custom AI model has the potential to revolutionize the 3D-printed firearm market by lowering the barrier of entry for gunsmiths. The development raises concerns about the democratization of firearm manufacturing, as it opens up the process to anyone with a 3D printer.",
  "summary": "A gun rights activist has unveiled the world's first AI-made 3D printed firearm.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gun rights advocate Cody Wilson unveils AI-generated 3D-printed firearm, WASP",
    "WASP, a .22 caliber handgun, designed by GatGPT AI model",
    "Development raises concerns about democratization of firearm manufacturing"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}