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Teen boy allegedly used AI to create school massacre fantasy, court hears

The West Australian

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July 9, 2026

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Teen boy allegedly used AI to create school massacre fantasy, court hears

A 13-year-old accused of plotting an attack on a primary school allegedly used AI to script mass murder fantasies, inspired by school shooters and the Bondi massacre.

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jun 25, 2026

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· Jun 29, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Jul 11, 2026

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· Jun 26, 2026

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jul 13, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jun 30, 2026

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· Jul 12, 2026

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· Jun 29, 2026

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· Jun 29, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Jun 25, 2026

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