Helped by AI, man built bombs he planned to detonate in Manhattan, officials say

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AI-Assisted Bomb Plot Uncovered in Manhattan

Federal authorities have indicted Michael Gann, a 55-year-old man, on charges related to building homemade bombs. The indictment, filed Tuesday, alleges Gann used artificial intelligence to assist in the construction of the devices.

According to court documents, Gann described the process as "easier than buying gun powder."

The Alleged Plot

Gann is accused of building seven homemade bombs and transporting them from Long Island to New York City. He reportedly stored five of the bombs, along with four shotgun shells, on a rooftop in the SoHo neighborhood. Authorities believe he intended to combine the shotgun shells with the improvised explosive devices.

Connection to Social Media

The indictment also mentions a message Gann posted on March 27 to President Donald Trump's official X (formerly Twitter) account.