Flipper Zero, the controversial pen-testing device, is getting an AI-powered upgrade through a new project called V3SP3R. Created by jailbreaker Pliny the Liberator, the tool adds a chatbot-style interface that lets users control the device through plain-language prompts instead of navigating complex menus. The Android app communicates with Flipper Zero via Bluetooth for voice or text commands.

This AI integration aims to automate technical tasks like memorizing SubGHz protocols or IR formats. Developers claim safety protocols require explicit user confirmation before any destructive operations. IoT hacker Matt Brown demonstrated the tool controlling an internet-connected lamp, showing how it can detect, analyze, and hijack signals. The project adds credibility by involving known figures in the hacking community.

However, the Flipper Zero community remains skeptical. A Reddit post about V3SP3R received minimal engagement, with users dismissing it as unnecessary or AI-generated. One developer defended the project, arguing it makes the tool more accessible for non-technical users. While the AI interface may broaden usability, it won't reduce controversy surrounding Flipper Zero's use in car-hacking and credit card skimming incidents.