A shocking case of alleged terrorism at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has taken a disturbing turn, with federal prosecutors revealing that one suspect used ChatGPT artificial intelligence to help her brother escape to China after he allegedly planted a bomb at the military installation.
Alen Zheng, 20, is accused of planting an improvised explosive device (IED) at the base's visitor center last month. His sister, Ann Mary Zheng, 27, allegedly turned to OpenAI's ChatGPT bot for assistance in helping her brother flee the country. Federal prosecutors say she specifically asked the AI how to obtain a Chinese visa and how to transfer ownership of assets – classic moves of someone planning a quick escape from American justice.
This case raises serious red flags about how easily our enemies can exploit American-made AI technology against us. While Big Tech companies like OpenAI preach about "responsible AI," their tools are apparently being used to help suspected terrorists evade capture.
"Suspect consults ChatGPT after brother allegedly plants bomb at US Air Force base," posted @jimbotrump on social media, highlighting how this story is spreading across patriotic Americans concerned about our national security.
The fact that Alen Zheng is believed to still be in China should shock no one. The Chinese Communist Party has a long history of harboring criminals who target American military installations. Meanwhile, his sister's alleged use of AI to facilitate his escape shows how our own technology is being weaponized against us.
This incident perfectly illustrates the dangers of allowing unvetted foreign nationals near critical military infrastructure. MacDill Air Force Base houses U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command – some of our most sensitive military operations. How did someone with apparent ties to China get close enough to plant explosives?
As one social media user noted about AI capabilities, these systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated tools that can be exploited by bad actors. The Trump administration's focus on securing our borders and vetting foreign nationals has never been more critical.
Patriots should be asking: How many more foreign operatives are using American-made AI to plan attacks on our military? And when will Big Tech be held accountable for enabling our enemies?