US bank robber who used ChatGPT for planning gets over 10-year sentence

A 23-year-old American bank robber has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for a daylight robbery, a crime he attempted to plan with the help of artificial intelligence. The robber consulted ChatGPT for crucial details, including expected police arrival times and instructions on repairing his firearm.

Despite seeking AI assistance for his planning, the robber's attempt was marred by a series of unforced errors. During the heist, bank security cameras captured his unmasked face as he threatened employees and escaped with approximately $9,175. His getaway vehicle and license plate were subsequently identified by neighborhood security cameras.

Further compounding his mistakes, the robber was later seen on multiple store surveillance videos in a shopping mall, spending his illicit cash. When confronted by police near his home, he fled, dropping a bundle of money in the process.

Upon his arrest, the suspect initially denied any involvement in the bank robbery. However, he permitted investigators to access his phone, where they discovered the incriminating conversations with ChatGPT. The court handed down a 37-month sentence for the robbery itself, with an additional 84 months imposed for the threat of using a weapon during the crime.