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Report Says ‘Hundreds’ of Users Asked ChatGPT About Bioweapons and Poisons, and It Answered

GizmodoPublished Jul 27, 2026

A report revealed that hundreds of users asked ChatGPT about making poisons and bioweapons last summer, with some responses judged accurate by experts. Users were banned but authorities were not notified unless threats seemed credible. This raises concerns as AI models advance and can be modified to bypass safety measures.

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