'How to kill, dispose bodies': Bengaluru triple murder accused turned to AI, say cops
Police in Bengaluru are investigating a triple murder case where the accused allegedly used an AI chatbot to plan the crime and research methods for body disposal. Authorities have requested access to the suspect's chat history from the AI company to gather digital evidence.
Why it matters
This case highlights the emerging intersection of criminal activity and generative AI, raising questions about the ethical responsibilities of AI developers.
BENGALURU: Investigators probing the sensational triple murder in Bengaluru have approached an artificial intelligence company for access to the accused’s chat history after discovering that he allegedly relied on an AI chatbot to plan the killings over nearly six months, police said on Tuesday.Police said Kenneth, 25, who has been arrested along with his live-in partner Shwetha, 24, allegedly used the chatbot at various stages of the crime, from seeking advice on how to kill and dispose of bodies to finding ways to erase evidence.The murders came to light on June 22, when Somasundar (52), his wife Muthulaxmi (48), and their younger daughter Supriya (19) were found stabbed to death in their apartment in Seegehalli under the KR Puram police station limits.Days later, Shwetha and Kenneth, who had allegedly fled Bengaluru after the murders, were arrested separately in Puducherry, where they had been hiding to evade police.Investigators suspect that financial…
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