Jason Kale Clampit, a tree cutter from Arkansas, was sentenced to eight years in prison for making ricin, a lethal toxin derived from castor beans. Clampit aimed to use the ricin to deter thieves in the woods near his home, but accidentally poisoned himself in the process. An anonymous tip led to his arrest and the discovery of ricin and castor beans on his property. Ricin is known for its use by assassins and terrorists due to its potency and lack of antidote. Symptoms of ricin exposure include flu-like symptoms that progress to organ failure and death. The poison gained notoriety when a defector was assassinated with a ricin-tipped umbrella in London in 1978. Clampit’s case highlights the threat posed by biological weapons and the potential for misuse of AI in their creation. OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, is developing an early warning system to detect AI-generated biological weapons. Ricin continues to be used by secret police agencies and individuals seeking to carry out attacks, underscoring the need for vigilance and prevention efforts. Clampit’s case serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers posed by individuals attempting to create deadly toxins for personal motives.
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