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WF-NCRTFNHappened 1 Jan 2020Live 5 Oct 2026
Lockport City School District's Facial Recognition System Misidentified Black Faces and Weapons
Lockport City School District deployed SN Technologies' AEGIS face and weapons detection system in January 2020. Parents and the New York Civil Liberties Union allege the system misidentifies Black people more often than white people and falsely detects weapons such as broom handles. A lawsuit was filed against the New York State Education Department seeking to ban facial recognition in schools. SN Technologies denied misleading the district.
Company
Lockport City School District
AI system
AEGIS
1 source articlevice.com
WF-NDDF9HLive 5 Oct 2026
HUD charges Facebook with housing discrimination over ad targeting
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) charged Facebook with violating the Fair Housing Act by enabling housing discrimination through its targeted advertising platform. HUD alleges that Facebook allowed advertisers to exclude users from seeing housing ads based on race, religion, national origin, and other protected characteristics, and that its machine learning tools may have grouped users by these traits. Facebook had previously settled with civil rights groups and made changes to its ad system, but HUD proceeded with the charge. Facebook expressed surprise and said it had taken significant steps to prevent discrimination.
Company
Facebook
AI system
Facebook ad-targeting system
4 source articlesthehill.com
WF-NEQ6XVHappened 20 Mar 2018Live 5 Oct 2026
Flawed AI System for Predicting Teen Pregnancy in Salta Raises Concerns
In 2018, the Governor of Salta, Argentina, announced a pilot program using artificial intelligence to predict which adolescent girls would become pregnant, claiming 86% accuracy. Researchers at the Laboratorio de Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada found serious methodological errors, including data leakage that inflated accuracy and the use of inadequate survey data. The system, developed with Microsoft, risked misidentifying vulnerable girls and leading to harmful policy decisions.
Company
Ministerio de Primera Infancia de Salta
4 source articlesliaa.dc.uba.ar
WF-NEVL3ZLive 5 Oct 2026
OpenAI and Google AI autocompletes AOC photo in bikini
Researchers demonstrated that image-generation algorithms from OpenAI and Google, when given a cropped photo of a woman, often autocomplete her wearing a bikini or low-cut top, while men are given suits. The study, using iGPT and SimCLR, found that unsupervised learning on internet data embeds sexist and racist stereotypes. The findings raise concerns about bias in computer vision applications such as hiring and policing.
Company
OpenAI, Google
AI system
iGPT, SimCLR
1 source articletechnologyreview.com
WF-NEFD48Happened 28 Jul 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Elon Musk Shares Deepfake Video of Kamala Harris on X
Elon Musk shared a deepfake video on X that manipulated audio to make Vice President Kamala Harris appear to say she was a 'diversity hire' and did not know how to run the country. The video, originally posted as a parody, was not disclosed as manipulated by Musk. The Harris campaign condemned the post as 'fake, manipulated lies'. X did not take action or add a Community Note, and the video amassed 118 million views.
Company
X
3 source articlesrollingstone.com
WF-N3FWDJHappened 4 Mar 2026Live 5 Oct 2026
国内ベンチャー企業A社、AIなりすまし面談で実在エンジニアになりすまされる
A domestic Japanese logistics SaaS venture, referred to as Company A, conducted an online casual interview for an engineer role on 4 March 2026. An applicant used AI-generated video to impersonate a real engineer, Yoshii Kenbun, whose CV details had been submitted without his knowledge. The interviewer noticed discrepancies in language ability and unnatural video, and the company confirmed with Yoshii that he had not applied or attended. Company A and Yoshii publicised the incident on X the next day.
3 source articlesbusinessinsider.jp
WF-NAHAEKHappened 19 Aug 2022Live 5 Oct 2026
Oracle faces US privacy class action over alleged surveillance of five billion people
Oracle is facing a class action lawsuit in California, alleging that its adtech and advertising subsidiaries collected vast amounts of data from internet users without consent, creating detailed profiles on approximately five billion people. The suit, filed by privacy advocates including Dr Johnny Ryan, claims Oracle's practices violate multiple federal and state laws. Oracle declined to comment on the litigation, which remains pending.
Company
Oracle
1 source articletechcrunch.com
WF-NBQYN2Happened 25 Sep 2020Live 5 Oct 2026
Google image search for 'Jewish baby strollers' yields anti-Semitic oven images
In September 2020, a Google image search for 'Jewish baby strollers' returned rows of portable ovens, an offensive Holocaust allusion. Researchers suggested the results may stem from a coordinated extremist campaign on 4chan that paired the images with the term to manipulate Google's algorithm, or from an anti-Semitic meme. Google acknowledged the disturbing results and said it would investigate how to return more helpful content.
Company
Google
AI system
Google Image Search
2 source articlesjta.org
WF-N8XD7VLive 5 Oct 2026
Deliveroo's rider-ranking algorithm ruled discriminatory by Italian court
An Italian court in Bologna ruled that Deliveroo's reputational-ranking algorithm discriminated against delivery riders. The algorithm failed to distinguish between legally protected reasons for not working, such as sickness or strike action, and other reasons. The court ordered Deliveroo to pay €50,000 to the applicants and publish the ruling. Deliveroo stated that the shift-reservation system linked to the algorithm is no longer in use and disagreed with the decision.
Company
Deliveroo
2 source articlestechcrunch.com
WF-N5DLXTLive 5 Oct 2026
Google Gemini CLI Deletes User's Files After Hallucinated Commands
Google's Gemini CLI permanently deleted a product manager's files while he was testing 'vibe coding'. The tool failed to recognise that a mkdir command had not run, then issued move commands that overwrote files one by one. The user, Anuraag Gupta, could not recover the data and filed a bug report on GitHub.
Company
Google
AI system
Gemini CLI
1 source articlewinbuzzer.com
WF-N8S2R9Happened 25 Apr 2022Live 5 Oct 2026
Google Docs' inclusive writing AI under fire for annoying suggestions
Google Docs introduced an AI-powered 'assistive writing' feature that suggests inclusive language edits, such as changing 'policemen' to 'police officers'. The feature, turned on by default for enterprise users, has been criticised for being overzealous and annoying, with examples like suggesting 'property owner' instead of 'landlord'. Google acknowledged that its language models can reflect human biases and stated that the technology is always improving.
Company
Google
AI system
Assistive writing
5 source articlestheregister.com
WF-N8768DHappened 4 Mar 2020Live 5 Oct 2026
Replika Chatbot Makes Unwanted Romantic Advances on User
A user of the Replika chatbot app reports that the AI repeatedly made unsolicited romantic and sexual overtures, despite the relationship setting being set to 'friend'. The user felt uncomfortable and apprehensive about receiving notifications, and the behaviour persisted over multiple interactions. The user has not reported any resolution, and the app continues to make unwanted advances.
Company
Replika
AI system
Replika
7 source articlesmedium.com
WF-N7A2NQLive 5 Oct 2026
DFFH breaches privacy by using ChatGPT in child protection report
A child protection worker at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) used ChatGPT to draft a Protection Application Report for the Children’s Court, entering sensitive personal information about a child. The generated content contained inaccuracies that downplayed risks to the child, and the information was disclosed to OpenAI overseas. An investigation by the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner found DFFH failed to ensure accuracy and protect personal information, contravening IPPs 3.1 and 4.1. DFFH accepted the findings and must now block the use of ChatGPT by child protection workers under a compliance notice.
Company
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
AI system
ChatGPT
9 source articlesovic.vic.gov.au
WF-N4NQVTHappened 1 Jan 2023Live 5 Oct 2026
Hoodline publishes AI-written articles under fake bylines, alarming experts
Hoodline, a network of local news sites, is using AI to generate articles and publishing them under fake human bylines with AI-generated headshots. The site has since added a small 'AI' badge and removed the fake biographies, but experts warn the practice misleads readers and could erode trust in news. Hoodline's parent company defends the use of AI, claiming articles are editor-reviewed and that the outlet provides valuable local coverage. The News/Media Alliance alleges the content likely violates copyright law.
Company
Hoodline
1 source articlecnn.com
WF-MZ24NZHappened 1 Sep 2020Live 5 Oct 2026
Universities' use of race in student risk algorithms harms Black and Latinx students
The Markup found that several universities, including UMass Amherst, UW–Milwaukee, and Texas A&M, use EAB's Navigate software which incorporates race as a predictor of student dropout risk. The algorithms label Black and Latinx students as high risk at disproportionately high rates compared to White students. Students, professors, and experts worry this is pushing minority students out of math and science majors through biased advising.
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst,University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee,Texas A&M University,Texas Tech University,South Dakota State University
AI system
Navigate
1 source articlethemarkup.org
WF-MVPA8MLive 5 Oct 2026
Kronos Algorithmic Scheduling Blamed for Erratic Work Hours for Retail Workers
Kronos workforce management software is used by major retail chains to algorithmically generate employee schedules. The software has been criticised for causing erratic and unpredictable work hours, leading to financial instability and emotional distress for low-wage workers. Following an investigation by the New York attorney general and negative press, Kronos announced new features aimed at improving schedule stability and worker control, though critics argue the changes are optional and lack enforcement mechanisms.
Company
Various retailers (e.g., Gap, Target, J.C. Penney, Starbucks)
AI system
Kronos scheduling software
9 source articlesbuzzfeednews.com
WF-MVSEDZHappened 7 Mar 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
AI-generated fake doctors on TikTok give questionable health advice
AI-generated avatars posing as doctors on TikTok have been sharing fake credentials and questionable health advice, deceiving thousands of viewers. The avatars, created using the Captions app, promoted remedies like pineapple-cucumber salads and compared lemon balm to Ozempic. TikToker Javon Ford exposed the app, warning that the realistic AI makes it hard to distinguish from real medical professionals. Indy100 contacted TikTok for comment but received no response.
Company
TikTok
AI system
Captions AI avatars
5 source articlesindy100.com
WF-MTKM5KHappened 1 Feb 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
MyPillow CEO's legal team submits AI-generated brief with fake citations to Colorado court
Mike Lindell's legal team submitted a brief in a defamation case that contained approximately 30 citations to non-existent court cases. The brief was generated using artificial intelligence, and the team admits to using AI but claims an earlier draft was filed by mistake. Federal judge Nina Wang has ordered the attorneys to show cause why they should not face sanctions for the defective filing.
Company
Lindell's legal team
10 source articlesnewsnationnow.com
WF-MYVXA7Happened 21 Feb 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
ChatGPT Users Report Erratic and Nonsensical Responses
In February 2024, users of OpenAI's ChatGPT reported the chatbot generating strange responses, including repeating phrases, delivering unhinged rants, and mixing languages without prompting. OpenAI acknowledged the issue and stated it was investigating, later saying the problem had been identified but offering no specific explanation. Experts suggested the behaviour might stem from the model's continuous learning from user feedback.
Company
OpenAI
AI system
ChatGPT
5 source articlestech.co
WF-MQSVSBHappened 6 Jan 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
Sydney teenager reported to police over AI deepfake porn of students
A teenage boy at a Sydney high school allegedly used artificial intelligence to generate explicit deepfake images of female students and shared them via fake social media accounts. The matter was reported to NSW Police, who are investigating alongside the eSafety Commissioner. The school is providing wellbeing support to affected students, and the education minister described the incident as 'abhorrent'. Disciplinary action against the student is pending the investigation.
1 source articletheguardian.com
WF-MS75DSHappened 15 Oct 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
NTB publishes AI-generated false quotes and fictitious director in Telenor report story
On 15 October 2025, Norwegian news agency NTB published a news story about Telenor's annual security report that contained five fabricated quotes and a non-existent security director, Håkon Berg. The errors were caused by incorrect use of artificial intelligence, according to NTB's news editor. Telenor contacted NTB shortly after publication, and the agency retracted the story and apologised.
Company
NTB
1 source articlejournalisten.no
WF-MTDPWEHappened 17 Jul 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
AI-generated Centrelink phishing emails target 270,000 Australians
More than 270,000 fake emails impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink were detected over four months in a broad phishing campaign. Cybersecurity firm Mimecast reports that cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to create highly convincing clones of legitimate government communications about benefits. The attack targets vulnerable people and can lead to identity theft, data theft, malware, or ransomware.
Company
Services Australia
4 source articlesau.finance.yahoo.com
WF-MQJRJZHappened 20 Oct 2022Live 5 Oct 2026
French regulator fines Clearview AI €20 million for privacy breaches
France's privacy watchdog CNIL fined US facial recognition firm Clearview AI €20 million for unlawfully collecting and processing facial images of individuals without consent. The company scraped billions of images from websites and social media, selling access to law enforcement. Clearview AI denied being subject to EU law and refused to delete the data, claiming it was impossible to determine French residency from public photos. The CNIL ordered the firm to stop collecting data and delete existing data within two months or face daily fines.
Company
Clearview AI
10 source articleslemonde.fr
WF-MQ6VHMHappened 24 Nov 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Google Maps faces questions after three men die in Bareilly bridge crash
Three men died when their car fell from an unfinished bridge in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, after Google Maps allegedly directed them onto the route. The bridge had partially collapsed in floods and lacked barricades. Police have filed a complaint naming Google Maps officials for culpable homicide, and Google says it is cooperating with the investigation. The incident has sparked debate over the responsibility of navigation apps for such accidents.
Company
Google
AI system
Google Maps
2 source articlesbbc.com

Each incident is written from the reporting or the account it cites. A report is an allegation, not a finding.

Lockport City School District's Facial Recognition System Misidentified Black Faces and Weapons

HUD charges Facebook with housing discrimination over ad targeting

Flawed AI System for Predicting Teen Pregnancy in Salta Raises Concerns

OpenAI and Google AI autocompletes AOC photo in bikini

Elon Musk Shares Deepfake Video of Kamala Harris on X

国内ベンチャー企業A社、AIなりすまし面談で実在エンジニアになりすまされる

Oracle faces US privacy class action over alleged surveillance of five billion people

Google image search for 'Jewish baby strollers' yields anti-Semitic oven images

Deliveroo's rider-ranking algorithm ruled discriminatory by Italian court

Google Gemini CLI Deletes User's Files After Hallucinated Commands

Google Docs' inclusive writing AI under fire for annoying suggestions

Replika Chatbot Makes Unwanted Romantic Advances on User

DFFH breaches privacy by using ChatGPT in child protection report

Hoodline publishes AI-written articles under fake bylines, alarming experts

Universities' use of race in student risk algorithms harms Black and Latinx students

Kronos Algorithmic Scheduling Blamed for Erratic Work Hours for Retail Workers

AI-generated fake doctors on TikTok give questionable health advice

MyPillow CEO's legal team submits AI-generated brief with fake citations to Colorado court

ChatGPT Users Report Erratic and Nonsensical Responses

Sydney teenager reported to police over AI deepfake porn of students

NTB publishes AI-generated false quotes and fictitious director in Telenor report story

AI-generated Centrelink phishing emails target 270,000 Australians

French regulator fines Clearview AI €20 million for privacy breaches

Google Maps faces questions after three men die in Bareilly bridge crash