Gun Rights Activist Unveils AI-Made 3D-Printed Firearm
A gun rights activist has introduced the world's first AI-generated 3D-printed firearm, created using a custom artificial intelligence model trained on digital gun files.
Radwan AbdulhadiEditor and technology writer
Introduction of the WASP Firearm
Gun rights activist Cody Wilson, who is known for creating the world's first 3D-printed firearm over a decade ago, has unveiled a new creation that he claims is the first AI-made gun. As reported by <a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/gun-rights-activist-unveils-worlds-first-ai-made-3d-printed-firearm-22-caliber-handgun-created-by-an-ai-that-can-generate-guns-called-gatgpt">Tom's Hardware</a>, the weapon is dubbed the WASP and is a 3D-printed, .22 caliber handgun designed by an artificial intelligence model named GatGPT.
According to reports, the WASP consists of a pistol barrel attached to a spring-loaded plastic box, bearing a close resemblance to another single-shot weapon created by Wilson called the Liberator. The firearm features an unconventional design and a strange grip.
How GatGPT Works
Wilson asserts that he has created not just a single AI-generated gun, but an artificial intelligence capable of generating guns. The custom AI gunsmith model, called GatGPT, was trained on the digital gun file library of DEFCAD, described as the world's largest online repository of digital firearms.
Further details on the development and implications of this technology can be explored through coverage by outlets like <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1011950/vibe-coded-3d-printed-gun-ai-generated-cody-wilson">The Verge</a>, highlighting how the WASP was designed simply through conversation with the AI model.
Implications for Ghost Guns
This development represents a significant step in the proliferation of ghost guns, which are homemade firearms lacking serial numbers that make them difficult to track and regulate. Mainstream commercial AI services, such as Google Gemini, typically refuse prompts regarding the creation or design of ghost guns or 3D-printed firearms, stating they cannot provide such details.
By utilizing a custom, unrestricted AI model, the technical knowledge gap required to manufacture a working firearm is significantly lowered. This democratization of the 3D-printed firearm process could allow anyone with a 3D printer to participate, raising concerns for regulators and lawmakers.
Regulatory Landscape and Expert Reactions
Lawmakers continue to navigate the evolving challenges of 3D-printed firearms through legislation and court battles across multiple states. For instance, California recently filed a lawsuit against a 3D printer filament company for marketing to the 3D-printed gun community, while federal judges have weighed in on ATF rulings regarding part kits.
Experts have pointed out flaws in the WASP's current design, noting strange aesthetics and hallucinated details such as an unfinished trigger guard. However, Wilson anticipates that the AI's design capabilities will improve over time, mirroring the iterative progress seen in other artificial intelligence models.
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- Tom's HardwareGun-rights activist unveils world's first 'AI-made' 3D-printed firearm — .22 caliber handgun created by an 'AI that can generate guns' called GatGPT
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