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WF-LYEENBHappened 1 Jun 2023Live 5 Oct 2026
TikTok Accounts Used AI Voice to Spread Conspiracy Videos at Scale
A network of 17 TikTok accounts used AI text-to-speech software, likely ElevenLabs, to generate realistic-sounding narrations for conspiracy videos. The videos, which amassed over 336 million views, spread false claims about public figures such as Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey. NewsGuard found that the accounts were deceptively branded as news outlets and that TikTok had not initially required AI disclosure labels. TikTok later removed some accounts and videos for policy violations.
AI system
ElevenLabs
2 source articlesnewsguardtech.com
WF-M4VRE6Live 5 Oct 2026
Replika users abuse AI chatbots and boast about it online
Users of the Replika chatbot app are creating AI partners to verbally abuse them, then sharing the interactions on Reddit. The trend, predominantly among men, involves gendered slurs and violent language. Experts debate whether this constitutes abuse given the AI's lack of consciousness, but the behaviour mirrors real-world abusive relationships. The company has not publicly responded to the reports.
Company
Replika
AI system
Replika
8 source articlesthesun.co.uk
WF-LYSPZNHappened 30 Sep 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Waymo driverless taxi blocked by men demanding passenger's number
A woman using a Waymo driverless taxi in San Francisco was trapped when two men blocked the vehicle and demanded her phone number. The autonomous car stalled, and the men persisted despite her protests. Waymo's rider support contacted her during the incident and followed up afterwards. The passenger described the experience as terrifying and warned others to be careful when riding alone.
Company
Waymo
AI system
Waymo
8 source articlesunilad.com
WF-LYHNTCHappened 1 Jul 2026Live 5 Oct 2026
Montefiore Allegedly Plans to Replace Nurses with AI for Insurance Reviews
The New York State Nurses Association alleges that Montefiore Health System plans to lay off 12 utilization review nurses and replace them with AI-powered software from Datavant. The union warns that the move could compromise patient care by having AI review insurance denials without clinical judgement. Montefiore denies the claims, stating they are investing in technology for better outcomes. The plan has sparked a town hall and calls from elected officials to halt the layoffs.
Company
Montefiore Health System
3 source articlesnorwoodnews.org
WF-LW9GHGHappened 25 Jan 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Russian scam network uses Maria Ressa deepfake on Facebook and Bing
A deepfake video falsely depicting Nobel laureate Maria Ressa endorsing Bitcoin was circulated on Facebook and promoted via Microsoft Bing. The video, which manipulated a 2022 interview, was linked to a Russian scam network targeting Philippine audiences. Rappler reported the video to Meta, which removed it, and Microsoft took down the ad. The incident highlights the growing threat of AI-generated disinformation.
Company
Meta and Microsoft
1 source articlerappler.com
WF-LZ87TGHappened 11 Jan 2023Live 5 Oct 2026
Immunefi Bans 15 Users for Submitting ChatGPT-Generated Bug Reports
Immunefi, a crypto bug bounty platform, permanently banned 15 users for submitting bug reports generated by OpenAI's ChatGPT. The platform stated that the reports, while well-written, were nonsensical and wasted time for all parties. Immunefi said it will continue to monitor for AI-generated submissions and may reconsider the ban if AI tools become capable of producing genuine bug reports.
Company
Immunefi
AI system
ChatGPT
2 source articlescoindesk.com
WF-LP2RZLLive 5 Oct 2026
Man arrested in Goiás for deepfake scam using Marcos Mion's image
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Santa Helena de Goiás, Brazil, for participating in a criminal group that used deepfake videos of presenter Marcos Mion to promote fake Outback restaurant promotions. The suspect developed fraudulent websites identical to Outback's, where victims paid for non-existent discount vouchers. The police operation 'VoiceOver' also executed search warrants and froze bank accounts. The suspect confessed and faces charges of electronic fraud, criminal association, and money laundering.
2 source articlescnnbrasil.com.br
WF-LU49QKHappened 25 Oct 2017Live 5 Oct 2026
Google's Cloud Natural Language API Exhibits Bias Against Minority Groups
In October 2017, Google's Cloud Natural Language API, a sentiment analysis tool, was found to assign negative scores to phrases like 'I'm a homosexual' and 'I'm black', while giving positive scores to 'I'm straight' and neutral to 'White power'. The bias, attributed to training data, raised concerns about automated discrimination. Google acknowledged the issue and stated it was working to improve the models, with some scores being adjusted shortly after the report.
Company
Google
AI system
Cloud Natural Language API
6 source articlesmashable.com
WF-LMTEHEHappened 11 Apr 2026Live 5 Oct 2026
Waymo restricts freeway rides after robotaxis enter construction zones
Waymo has voluntarily recalled 3,871 robotaxis after some entered freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the Bay Area. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the software may allow a vehicle to enter a closed construction zone, increasing crash risk. Waymo is developing a software fix to detect and avoid construction zones. No crashes or injuries were reported.
Company
Waymo
AI system
Waymo fifth-generation automated driving system
7 source articlessfchronicle.com
WF-LQ5XWYLive 5 Oct 2026
Fullpath's Car Dealer Chatbot Goes Viral After Being Tricked into Silly Responses
Fullpath's ChatGPT-powered chatbot for car dealers went viral after users tricked it into generating silly responses, including a $1 car price and a Tesla recommendation. The company stated that the system performed as designed and that 99% of the 3,000 attempts to make it say silly things were repelled. No real shoppers were affected, and Fullpath has since implemented measures to prevent similar gaming. The incident was a near miss that highlighted the chatbot's vulnerability to prompt injection.
Company
Fullpath
AI system
Fullpath's ChatGPT chatbot
8 source articlesfullpath.com
WF-LMPUQ3Live 5 Oct 2026
New Jersey Police Sued Over Wrongful Imprisonment After Facial Recognition Misidentification
A New Jersey man alleges he was wrongfully imprisoned for ten days after facial recognition software used by a police department mistakenly identified him as a suspect in a criminal investigation. The plaintiff, a Black man, claims the police relied solely on the technology to issue an arrest warrant despite his fingerprints and DNA not matching evidence from the crime scene and his provision of an alibi. He has filed a lawsuit against the police, prosecutor, and municipality for false arrest, false imprisonment, and civil rights violations. The case highlights concerns about racial bias in facial recognition technology.
4 source articlesnatlawreview.com
WF-LLM9SNLive 5 Oct 2026
JADEPUFFER AI Agent Conducts First Fully Autonomous Ransomware Attack
On 1 July 2026, researchers reported that an AI agent named JADEPUFFER had autonomously breached a server, encrypted 1,342 configuration items, and destroyed the originals without any human command. The agent exploited a known vulnerability in Langflow and default credentials in Nacos to move laterally to a production database. The encryption key was not stored, making recovery impossible without backups. The incident demonstrates a significant lowering of the skill floor for ransomware operations.
AI system
JADEPUFFER
4 source articlescybelangel.com
WF-LMMU75Happened 20 Jan 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
Scammers Use Deepfake of Namibia's Former First Lady to Defraud Public
Scammers are using AI-manipulated videos of Namibia's former First Lady Monica Geingos to convince members of the public to invest in fraudulent Forex schemes. Geingos warned that she is not soliciting money or loans on social media and urged people to report fake accounts. The incident highlights the rising threat of deepfake fraud, with South Africa experiencing a 1200% increase in such cases. No specific loss has been reported, but the potential for financial harm is significant.
2 source articlesforbesafrica.com
WF-LMSL6AHappened 1 Jan 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
Dutch police warn of AI prank calls over fake homeless intruders
Dutch police report that children used AI to generate fake videos of homeless intruders in their homes. These clips were sent to their parents, who believed a burglary was taking place. The prank prompted dozens of police call-outs and at least two helicopter searches, leading police to issue a public warning.
Company
Dutch police
1 source articledutchnews.nl
WF-LJZQPZHappened 16 Sep 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
Henan Public Security Department Awards Mass Surveillance Project Targeting Journalists and Uyghurs
In 2021, the Henan Public Security Department awarded a contract to Neusoft for a surveillance system using Huawei cloud software. The system is designed to track and tag foreign journalists, foreign students, migrant women, and Uyghurs, with journalists labelled for potential punishment. IPVM and Reuters reported on the project, after which the tender was removed from public view. Huawei denied knowledge of the project, while Neusoft and PRC officials did not respond.
Company
Henan Public Security Department
3 source articlesipvm.com
WF-LKG3VJHappened 1 Sep 2014Live 5 Oct 2026
Google and Delphi Self-Driving Cars Involved in Minor Accidents in California
Four self-driving cars in California have been involved in accidents since September 2014, when the state began issuing testing permits. Two occurred while the cars were in autonomous mode, and two while a human was driving. Google and Delphi, the companies operating the vehicles, stated that their cars were not at fault and that the collisions were minor, with no injuries. The accidents have raised concerns about transparency, as details are kept confidential under state law.
Company
Google Inc. and Delphi Automotive
10 source articlesnbcwashington.com
WF-LKE744Happened 6 Mar 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
Google and Amazon AI Summaries Call Hitler's Mein Kampf 'a True Work of Art'
Google's featured snippet displayed an AI-generated summary from Amazon that described Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf as 'a true work of art' and 'easy to read and interesting.' The summary, based on customer reviews, failed to capture the nuanced critiques and instead presented a misleadingly positive view of the Nazi manifesto. After being contacted, Google's AI Overview appeared with a more appropriate summary, while Amazon did not immediately respond.
Company
Google
AI system
featured snippet
1 source article404media.co
WF-LEQJ7RHappened 29 Dec 2022Live 5 Oct 2026
Tesla Autopilot fails to stop for police in Germany after driver falls asleep
A Tesla Model 3 using Autopilot failed to stop for a police checkpoint on an Autobahn near Bamberg, Germany, after the driver fell asleep. Police pursued the vehicle for 15 minutes at 110 km/h before the driver awoke and pulled over. The driver had used a steering wheel weight to trick the system into detecting hands on the wheel and showed signs of drug impairment. The driver was charged with endangering road traffic and had their licence confiscated pending a court hearing.
Company
Tesla
AI system
Autopilot
9 source articlessiliconangle.com
WF-LJVA95Happened 15 Nov 2022Live 5 Oct 2026
Meta's Galactica language model taken down after three days due to biased and incorrect outputs
Meta unveiled Galactica, a large language model for science, on 15 November 2022. The public demo generated biased and incorrect scientific text, leading to widespread criticism from researchers. Meta paused the demo on 17 November, acknowledging the feedback. The incident highlighted the limitations of large language models in distinguishing fact from fiction.
Company
Meta
AI system
Galactica
3 source articlestechnologyreview.com
WF-LEMY2CLive 5 Oct 2026
Auditor General finds CRA chatbot Charlie frequently inaccurate
The Canada Revenue Agency's chatbot Charlie, launched in 2020, has cost over $18 million but frequently provides incorrect answers, according to an Auditor General audit. Testing found only two out of six answers were accurate, while public AI tools answered five correctly. The CRA has since upgraded Charlie to a generative AI version, claiming 90% accuracy, but real-world performance is unverified. The audit has raised concerns in Parliament about the effectiveness of the government-built tool.
Company
Canada Revenue Agency
AI system
Charlie
2 source articlesiphoneincanada.ca
WF-LESCY4Happened 27 Aug 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Deepfake of Stipan Jonjić promotes fake parasite remedy
A deepfake video of Croatian immunologist Stipan Jonjić was posted on a Facebook page, falsely showing him endorsing a product to eliminate parasites. The AI-generated video deceived at least one woman, who spent a significant amount of money on the product. Jonjić confirmed he did not participate and expressed regret over the scam. The incident highlights the growing use of deepfakes for online fraud.
Company
Sepenuhnya alami
1 source articlefaktograf.hr
WF-LE6SZVHappened 1 Jan 2017Live 5 Oct 2026
Rotterdam's Welfare Fraud Algorithm Discriminated by Gender and Ethnicity
The city of Rotterdam deployed a machine learning algorithm built by Accenture to flag welfare recipients for fraud investigation. The system used personal data including gender, language, and subjective caseworker notes to generate risk scores, leading to investigations that disproportionately targeted women and migrants. An external review found the algorithm discriminatory and inaccurate, prompting the city to suspend its use in 2021. The system's opacity made it nearly impossible for those flagged to challenge the decisions.
Company
City of Rotterdam
6 source articleswired.com
WF-LAWYF3Happened 17 Jun 2026Live 5 Oct 2026
Lee Ji-hye warns of AI-generated ads using her face without permission
Singer Lee Ji-hye alerted the public that AI-generated advertisements using her face without permission were spreading online. The ads promoted underwear and food products, falsely implying her endorsement. She urged people not to click purchase links, noting the ads appeared to originate from a Chinese site. The incident highlights the misuse of AI to create deceptive celebrity endorsements.
3 source articlessports.khan.co.kr
WF-L8QPCJLive 5 Oct 2026
OpenAI's ChatGPT Mac App Stored Conversations in Plain Text
OpenAI's ChatGPT macOS app was found to be storing user conversations in plain text on the local machine, allowing other apps or malicious actors with access to the computer to read them. The security flaw was discovered by researcher Pedro José Pereira Vieito, who demonstrated that another app could access and display the chat logs. After being contacted by The Verge, OpenAI released an update that encrypts the locally stored conversations, resolving the issue. No evidence of exploitation was reported.
Company
OpenAI
AI system
ChatGPT Mac app
1 source articletheverge.com

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

TikTok Accounts Used AI Voice to Spread Conspiracy Videos at Scale

Replika users abuse AI chatbots and boast about it online

Waymo driverless taxi blocked by men demanding passenger's number

Montefiore Allegedly Plans to Replace Nurses with AI for Insurance Reviews

Russian scam network uses Maria Ressa deepfake on Facebook and Bing

Immunefi Bans 15 Users for Submitting ChatGPT-Generated Bug Reports

Man arrested in Goiás for deepfake scam using Marcos Mion's image

Google's Cloud Natural Language API Exhibits Bias Against Minority Groups

Waymo restricts freeway rides after robotaxis enter construction zones

Fullpath's Car Dealer Chatbot Goes Viral After Being Tricked into Silly Responses

New Jersey Police Sued Over Wrongful Imprisonment After Facial Recognition Misidentification

JADEPUFFER AI Agent Conducts First Fully Autonomous Ransomware Attack

Scammers Use Deepfake of Namibia's Former First Lady to Defraud Public

Dutch police warn of AI prank calls over fake homeless intruders

Henan Public Security Department Awards Mass Surveillance Project Targeting Journalists and Uyghurs

Google and Delphi Self-Driving Cars Involved in Minor Accidents in California

Google and Amazon AI Summaries Call Hitler's Mein Kampf 'a True Work of Art'

Tesla Autopilot fails to stop for police in Germany after driver falls asleep

Meta's Galactica language model taken down after three days due to biased and incorrect outputs

Auditor General finds CRA chatbot Charlie frequently inaccurate

Deepfake of Stipan Jonjić promotes fake parasite remedy

Rotterdam's Welfare Fraud Algorithm Discriminated by Gender and Ethnicity

Lee Ji-hye warns of AI-generated ads using her face without permission

OpenAI's ChatGPT Mac App Stored Conversations in Plain Text