Queensland PhD candidate accused of plotting to firebomb Australia Day event wanted AI-driven society, court hears

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Queensland PhD candidate accused of plotting to firebomb Australia Day event wanted AI-driven society, court hears

Sepehr Saryazdi, 24, charged with planning terrorist act after allegedly plotting to throw molotov cocktail at Gold Coast event

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A Queensland PhD candidate has been accused of planning to throw a molotov cocktail at an Australia Day crowd, as part of an alleged terrorist plot to overthrow the government and replace it with a “cybernetics” alternative, a court has heard.

Sepehr Saryazdi, 24, allegedly planned an attack for Monday’s celebrations to promote a new phase of civilisation powered by artificial intelligence, a court heard on Thursday.

Queensland PhD candidate accused of plotting to firebomb Australia Day event wanted AI-driven society, court hears

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