Cody Wilson Demonstrates First AI-Generated Gun Design
Gun rights activist Cody Wilson has unveiled what he calls the first AI-generated firearm, named WASP. The .22 caliber handgun was designed using an AI model called GatGPT and then 3D printed in Austin, Texas. During a test firing at Defense Distributed headquarters, the gun misfired initially but successfully fired two shots out of three attempts. Wilson emphasized that his project is not about creating one specific weapon but rather developing an AI capable of generating various firearm designs for enthusiasts to build themselves using 3D printing technology. The AI model draws from DEFCAD, a large online repository of digital gun files Wilson founded in 2012. Critics argue such platforms contribute to the proliferation of untraceable 'ghost guns,' while Wilson and supporters maintain that access to firearms is a fundamental right. The demonstration highlights ongoing debates over firearm regulation, AI's role in manufacturing, and whether digital blueprints for weapons should be considered protected speech under U.S. law.
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