How To Poison Someone, Burn Body: Bengaluru Man Asks AI Before Triple Murders
A Bengaluru man accused in a triple murder case allegedly used Google's Gemini AI to research methods for committing crimes and evading police detection. Police report that the accused planned the murders and disposal of bodies using information gathered from the chatbot.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing concerns regarding the misuse of generative AI tools for criminal planning and the ethical responsibilities of tech companies.
The prime accused in the Bengaluru triple murder case allegedly used Google's AI chatbot Gemini to research weapons, body disposal, poisoning and ways to evade police detection while planning the crime, according to Whitefield Division Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Saidulu Adavath.Speaking to NDTV, DCP Adavath said investigators found that the accused had used Google Gemini to create hypothetical scenarios and seek information related to committing crimes."He was using Google Gemini. He created hypothetical situations and searched for information about weapons, how to burn a body, how to stay without using a mobile phone and similar topics. He even sought details on different types of weapons and how slow poisoning works," he said.Police also alleged that the accused had planned to destroy evidence by setting up a furnace."He wanted to start a cloud kitchen. He had procured equipment, including a furnace and a tank, and had set them up.
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