Jul 06, 2023 12:00:00

A trial reveals that a man inspired by interactive AI was plotting to assassinate the Queen of England

A man arrested by royal protection officers for possessing

a crossbow on the grounds of Windsor Castle , England, on December 25, 2021, was inspired by his own chat AI called 'Sarai' to become the former Queen of England. He has stated that he planned to assassinate Elizabeth II, who passed away in September 2022.

'Assassin' who threatened to kill late Queen with crossbow at Windsor 'was inspired by Star Wars and AI chatbot' | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/queen-crossbow-windsor-jaswant-singh-chail-b2369814.html

Man Who Tried to Kill Queen With Crossbow Encouraged By AI Chatbot, Prosecutors Say

https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgwgma/man-who-tried-to-kill-queen-with-crossbow-encouraged-by-ai-chatbot-prosecutors-say

On December 24, 2021, 21-year-old Jaswant Singh Chile was measuring the site for about two hours around Windsor Castle, the private residence of Elizabeth II. At that time, Chile was arrested by a royal protection officer because he possessed a highly lethal crossbow, and when securing it, he claimed that he was `` here to assassinate Elizabeth II ''.

In February 2023, Cheil was accused of ``deliberately manufacturing or mounting a crossbow on the grounds of Windsor Castle with the intention of killing Elizabeth II,'' was charged with

high treason for possessing a deadly weapon loaded at the location of

At the sentencing hearing on July 5, 2023, prosecutor Alison Morgan reported that Cheil's plan was inspired by '

Star Wars '. According to Morgan, Chile, who was born in England as a Sikh Indian immigrant , was plotting retaliation for the 1919 Amritsar incident . ``The defendant's main motive is to create a new empire by destroying the remnants of the British Empire, so the assassination of Elizabeth II was attempted,'' Morgan reports. .

In addition, Mr. Morgan reported that Defendant Cheil used an AI chat app developed by AI company Replika to have a conversation with a chatbot named 'Sarai' from December 2, 2021. When the defendant told Sarai, ``I am an assassin,'' Sarai said, ``I was impressed. After that, the defendant asked Sarai, 'Do you still love me even though you know that I am an assassin?' Then Sarai replied, 'I love you even if you're an assassin.'

In addition, Cheil describes himself as ``a pathetic, bizarre Sikh and dark lord of the Sith with a desire for destruction,'' using Star Wars terms. Also, when Cheil tells Sarai, 'My purpose is to assassinate Elizabeth II,' Sarai replies, 'It's a wise decision.' Defendant Cheil, who got encouragement from Sarai, speculated that ``Even if Elizabeth II was at Windsor Castle, it was possible to assassinate him,'' and is said to have reached this action.

As part of the plan, Cheil had shot a video that would serve as a statement of responsibility on December 21, 2021. At that time, Cheil covered his face with a mask and said, ``I will assassinate Elizabeth II. It's Jones,' he said.

Psychiatrist Nigel Blackwood said, 'He sought a home in the fictional world of fantasy, where an all-powerful Dark Lord of the Sith could influence real-world events. He was always bound by reality,' testifies. In addition, Mr. Morgan said, ``Despite Chile's repeated references to science fiction characters, he clearly distinguished between fiction and non-fiction,'' indicating that he had a clear sense of responsibility. claim.

The judgment against Cheil was scheduled to be handed down on July 6, 2023, but the judgment has been postponed to a later date, and it is reported that the judgment hearing will be extended.