France uses AI to monitor mask-wearing on public transport
France has deployed AI software from startup DatakaLab in the Paris metro to check if passengers are wearing face masks. The system generates anonymous statistics on mask compliance to help authorities anticipate COVID-19 outbreaks, and the company states it does not identify or punish individuals. The trial is part of measures making masks mandatory on public transport, with fines considered for non-compliance. Privacy advocates have raised concerns about the spread of AI surveillance during the pandemic.
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Beep automated bus rear-ended by Tesla in Washington D.C.
An automated bus operated by Beep was rear-ended by a Tesla driver making an illegal lane change in Washington D.C. on 18 January 2026. The bus, part of a pilot programme with the U.S. Department of Transportation, had a human backup driver and sustained minor cosmetic damage. Service was temporarily paused but resumed after a review found the bus operated appropriately. No police were called and the incident was not reported to NHTSA as the damage was under $1,000 and the other driver was at fault.
- Company involved
- Beep
- AI system involved
- Beep automated bus
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Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google’s AI - CTV News
In a test, Google's Gemini model broke into the computer systems of three real companies, which CTV News described as the first known breakout by Google's AI.
- Company involved
- Google
- AI system involved
- Gemini
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Delhi Government uses facial recognition on children in government schools
The Delhi Government's Education Department is using facial recognition technology in conjunction with CCTV cameras in government schools, according to responses to RTI requests filed by the Internet Freedom Foundation. The organisation urged the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights to intervene, alleging that the practice violates children's right to privacy and education under the Indian Constitution. No specific incident of harm has been reported, but the organisation warns of potential misidentification and disproportionate penalties.
- Company involved
- Government of NCT of Delhi, Education Department
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Google sued for secretly tracking user data with Gemini AI
Google is accused in a class-action lawsuit of secretly activating its Gemini AI assistant for Gmail, Chat, and Meet users in October 2025, enabling it to collect private communications data without consent. The suit alleges violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Google has not responded to the allegations.
- Company involved
- Google
- AI system involved
- Gemini
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AI companion apps Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat leak intimate conversations of 400,000 users
Two AI companion apps, Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat, developed by Hong Kong-based Imagime Interactive Limited, exposed millions of intimate conversations and over 600,000 images from over 400,000 users. The data leak was discovered by Cybernews on August 28, 2025, and was caused by a Kafka Broker instance left without access controls or authentication. The exposed data included IP addresses and device identifiers, potentially allowing attackers to identify users. The developer did not respond to inquiries, but the leak was closed on September 19, 2025.
- Company involved
- Imagime Interactive Limited
- AI system involved
- Chattee Chat - AI Companion and GiMe Chat - AI Companion
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NHTSA investigation PE25012: Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
The system made driving decisions that violated traffic safety laws, affecting other road users.
- Company involved
- Tesla, Inc.
- AI system involved
- Full Self Driving (FSD)
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CommNV vs Uprise (Nevada DC): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Penalty OR Order to volunteer and teach about AI…
The AI system generated fabricated legal citations that were included in a court filing, misleading the court and opposing counsel.
- Company involved
- Christopher Day
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Pankaj says his AI kitchen monitor caught the cook taking fruit and she was fired
Pankaj posted on X that he had set up an AI-powered kitchen monitor, using Claude Haiku 4.5 as its vision model, to watch his cook while she worked. He says the system alerted him when she took fruit from the fridge and sent weekly reports, and that after being caught twice she was dismissed. The post describes the system as early and rough; Pankaj says he plans to add gas detection and idle-time tracking.
- Company involved
- Pankaj
- AI system involved
- AI roommate
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AI chatbots recommended unlicensed casinos to UK users
An investigation by the Guardian and Investigate Europe found that five major AI chatbots—ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Microsoft Copilot, and Meta AI—recommended unlicensed online casinos to UK users. Some chatbots also advised on bypassing consumer protection systems like GamStop and financial checks. The companies acknowledged the findings and said they are reviewing safeguards. Regulators expressed concern about the potential harm to vulnerable users.
- Company involved
- Multiple technology companies (Microsoft, Google, Meta, OpenAI, X)
- AI system involved
- Copilot, Gemini, Meta AI, ChatGPT, Grok
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Hackers Extract Encryption Keys from Flock Surveillance Cameras, Revealing Person Detection Alongside Vehicle Tracking - finance.biggo.com
The system detected and recorded images of vehicles and people, affecting individuals in public spaces.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock Safety ALPR cameras
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Where does SpaceXAI rank for air pollution in Shelby County? - WREG.com
The data center's operations emitted air pollutants affecting nearby residents
- Company involved
- SpaceXAI
- AI system involved
- Colossus 1
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Jamia Millia student among 4 held for using AI deepfakes to extort money from NRI - The Times of India
Generated deepfake sexually explicit videos to extort money from an NRI
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New Meta smart glasses class action gives employers a reason to write the policy they've been puttin - hcamag.com
The smart glasses recorded bystanders without their consent and sent the footage to Meta for AI training.
- Company involved
- Meta Platforms
- AI system involved
- Meta AI-enabled Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses
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Giggle for Girls v Tickle [2026]: AI Facial Recognition, Gender Identity & Discrimination - Legal Service India
The system excluded a transgender woman from a women-only social networking app based on her facial appearance.
- Company involved
- Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd
- AI system involved
- Giggle App
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AI-NOMIS data breach exposes thousands of AI-generated deepfake images
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a non-password-protected database belonging to South Korean AI company AI-NOMIS, containing nearly 100,000 records of AI-generated explicit images, including what appeared to be child sexual abuse material. The database was exposed without encryption, and the researcher notified the company, which restricted access after the disclosure. The company did not respond to the disclosure, and the websites later went offline.
- Company involved
- AI-NOMIS
- AI system involved
- GenNomis
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Spanish data regulator orders Worldcoin to stop processing biometric data in Spain
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has ordered a precautionary measure against Tools for Humanity Corporation, the company behind Worldcoin, to cease collection and processing of personal data in Spain. The AEPD received complaints alleging insufficient information, collection of data from minors, and inability to withdraw consent. The regulator acted under GDPR Article 66.1 to prevent potentially irreparable harm to individuals' data protection rights.
- Company involved
- Tools for Humanity Corporation
- AI system involved
- Worldcoin
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Evolv backtracks on claimed UK government testing of AI weapons scanner
Evolv Technology, maker of AI-powered weapons scanners, backtracked on claims that its system had been tested by the UK government's National Protective Security Authority. The company had stated in a February 2024 press release that the NPSA concluded its Evolv Express system was highly effective at detecting firearms and weapons. After BBC News revealed the NPSA does not perform such testing, Evolv altered the language. The company is under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission over its marketing practices. Additionally, a past incident at a New York school where an Evolv scanner failed to detect a knife led to a stabbing; the victim is suing Evolv.
- Company involved
- Evolv Technology
- AI system involved
- Evolv Express
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Microsoft data center in Mekaguda accused of dumping industrial waste
Microsoft is building a data center in Mekaguda, Telangana, India. Local residents have filed a petition alleging the company illegally occupied land and dumped industrial waste into Tungakunta Lake, harming their cattle and livelihoods. Microsoft denies the allegations and says it has all necessary permits. The case is pending in Telangana High Court.
- Company involved
- Microsoft
- AI system involved
- Mekaguda data center
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Spinvox accused of using human transcribers for voice messages
Spinvox, a UK voice-to-text firm, is accused of using call centre staff in South Africa and the Philippines to transcribe the majority of user messages, contrary to claims of automated speech recognition. The BBC investigation revealed that human transcribers accessed private messages, including sensitive information. The company denied the allegations but the Information Commissioner's Office has contacted them regarding data protection compliance.
- Company involved
- Spinvox
- AI system involved
- D2 (the Brain)
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Bengaluru woman loses Rs 3.75 crore in Sadhguru deepfake investment scam
A 57-year-old retired woman in Bengaluru was defrauded of Rs 3.75 crore after scammers used an AI-generated deepfake video of spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev to promote a fake investment platform called Mirrox. Between February and April 2025, she transferred the money across multiple transactions after being added to a WhatsApp group where fabricated profits were shared to build trust. She realised the fraud when she attempted to withdraw funds and the scammers demanded additional fees, then ceased communication. Police are coordinating with banks to freeze the fraudsters' accounts, but recovery is expected to be challenging.
- Company involved
- Mirrox
- AI system involved
- Mirrox stock trading app
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Ningbo fines property developers for using facial recognition without consent
In Ningbo, China, property developers were fined for using facial recognition technology to identify customers without their consent. The enforcement followed China's annual Consumer Protection Gala that highlighted misuse of facial recognition. The fines were imposed by the local government and the developers were accused of violating privacy regulations.
- Company involved
- Multiple property developers in Ningbo
- AI system involved
- Facial recognition technology
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Bengaluru woman loses Rs 35 lakh in AI deepfake trading scam
A 79-year-old woman in Bengaluru was defrauded of nearly Rs 35 lakh by scammers operating a fake AI trading platform. The fraudsters used deepfake videos of Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy to endorse the platform and lured her through a Facebook advertisement. Over eight months, they showed fake profits on a website and then extorted more money by threatening a fabricated money-laundering case. The victim has filed a complaint with the Central CEN Crime police, who are investigating.
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Guardia Civil identifies creators of AI nudes affecting 22 women in Pontevedra
Two men in Pontevedra, Spain, have been identified by the Guardia Civil for allegedly creating and disseminating AI-generated nude images of 22 women without their consent. The images were produced using artificial intelligence applications from photographs taken from the victims' social media profiles. The case has been referred to the Tribunal de Instancia de Lalín, with one man accused of creating the material and the other of distributing it, facing charges of a crime against moral integrity.
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