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North Carolina Wife Seeks ChatGPT Advice In Attempt To Kill Her Husband: ‘Gruesome In Every Way’

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A North Carolina woman’s shocking arrest has left her community stunned after investigators say she used artificial intelligence to research how to poison her husband. What started as a seemingly ordinary domestic dispute quickly spiraled into a dark, high-tech crime story straight out of a thriller.

Authorities allege that 43-year-old Cheryl Harris Gates, a school therapist in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, used ChatGPT to look up “lethal” and “incapacitating” drug combinations between July and September. Investigators claim she didn’t stop there. She allegedly put those findings to use by spiking her husband’s Celsius energy drink with prescription drugs meant to make him black out.

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Image Source: Cheryl Harris Gates Via/Mecklenburg County Detention Center

When police searched her North Carolina home, they reportedly found a disturbing collection of evidence, according to the New York Post. Among the findings were syringes, a capsule-filling kit, droppers, scales, and an assortment of medications. Her husband had already experienced strange symptoms. He soon suspected foul play, reported that two of his drinks had been tampered with during separate incidents in July and August.

This North Carolina case has sparked a much bigger concern. Are we heading toward a world where AI becomes the newest accomplice in criminal acts? If someone can allegedly use a chatbot to research poisoning. What’s next? Could AI tutorials soon replace the dark web for people seeking ways to harm others? It’s a chilling thought, and one law enforcement may have to prepare for sooner rather than later.

Is AI the Next Crime Accomplice?

Gates’ professional life in North Carolina quickly unraveled. Her profile on the school district’s website was quietly removed after the arrest. Furious parents have questioned how someone accused of attempted murder was ever allowed to work near children.

Nothing like hubby being the lab mouse! 43? She looks more like 143! Gruesome in every way!” One commenter writes.

“Be nice to your wife. You never know what we’re capable of,” another snarks.

As I recall, this was not one of the 50 ways to leave your lover,” one more jokes.

But that’s not all. Gates reportedly faces more charges after allegedly tracking her husband’s car and damaging property. She was first released from jail but later denied bond after a second arrest, marking the end of her once-respected career and the beginning of a legal nightmare.

This North Carolina woman’s alleged actions highlight a growing danger in the digital age. The same AI tools built to help people learn and create are now being twisted into tools for potential violence. It’s a disturbing reminder that not everyone uses technology responsibly. It also indicates that the future may hold crimes more calculated, quiet, and AI-driven than we ever imagined.

So, the next time your favorite chatbot helps you plan dinner. Just hope no one down the street is asking it how to cook up something sinister. Because if this North Carolina case is any sign. We’re entering an era where artificial intelligence might become even scarier than originally thought.

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By Kenna Raye

Kenna is an entertainment writer with a passion for music and a nose for gossip.

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