COVID scientist accused of using ChatGPT in alleged poisoning plot against rival

Apr-21-2026, 17:55:34 GMT–FOX News

Japanese scientist Makoto Kuroda faces felony charges after allegedly poisoning a colleague's water bottle with toxic chemicals at UW-Madison's Influenza Research Institute.

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