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Sydney man allegedly discussed plans for childcare mass shooting with AI chatbot

David Lan Thackray, 29, allegedly referenced the Bondi Beach terror attack as he discussed shooting several children at a childcare centre near his home, a court has heard.

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As of October 19, 2026 at 1:50 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened David Lan Thackray, 29, allegedly referenced the Bondi Beach terror attack as he discussed shooting several children at a childcare centre near his home, a court has heard.
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Left / center-leftSydney man allegedly discussed plans for childcare mass shooting with AI chatbot

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Oct 19, 1:50 AM

Sydney man allegedly discussed plans for childcare mass shooting with AI chatbot

David Lan Thackray, 29, allegedly referenced the Bondi Beach terror attack as he discussed shooting several children at a childcare centre near his home, a court has heard.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Oct 19, 1:50 AM

Sydney man allegedly discussed plans for childcare mass shooting with AI chatbot

David Lan Thackray, 29, allegedly referenced the Bondi Beach terror attack as he discussed shooting several children at a childcare centre near his home, a court has heard.

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Oct 19, 1:50 AM: The Sydney Morning Herald joined the source map.

Oct 19, 1:50 AM: The Age (Australia) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 0/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.