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WF-0Q4X03Happened 1 Feb 2026Live 16 Sep 2026Spanish
Carl Sagan's Estate Sues AI Startup Over Ad Using His Voice Without Permission
Patrimonio de Carl Sagan demanda a startup de IA por anuncio que utiliza su voz sin permiso - Forbes México
Druyan-Sagan Associates, which manages Carl Sagan's intellectual property, filed a lawsuit against AI startup Luma AI. The estate alleges Luma used an eight-second clip of Sagan's voice in a Facebook ad without authorization, making him an involuntary spokesperson. Despite being notified in February, the ad remained online and had over 2.7 million views by the filing date.
Company
Luma AI
1 source articleforbes.com.mx
WF-JMN2YNHappened 12 Jul 2026Live 16 Sep 2026
Tesla’s record month: 4 fatal Autopilot and Full Self-Driving crashes - Electrek
Vehicle steering, acceleration, and braking were controlled by the system during crashes resulting in fatalities.
Company
Tesla
AI system
Autopilot
1 source articleelectrek.co
WF-2XEHGMHappened 5 Sep 2026Live 16 Sep 2026
Delhi Court Allows Tamil Nadu Police To Take Accused In Fake Vijay Video Case To Chennai - OdishaBytes
AI-generated fake videos and images of a political leader were created and circulated online, misleading the public
Company
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
AI system
Facebook
1 source articleodishabytes.com
WF-FRF2HEHappened 1 Sep 2026Live 16 Sep 2026
‘Jana Nayagan’ actor, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay deepfake case: Man arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly using AI - The Times…
The deepfake video lured people into contacting a WhatsApp number for financial assistance, leading to fraud.
1 source articletimesofindia.indiatimes.com
WF-SH1YQXLive 16 Sep 2026Arabic
Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Proactively Report to Police After Discovering Passenger Hiding a Gun
قامت سيارات الأجرة ذاتية القيادة من شركة Waymo بإبلاغ الشرطة بشكل استباقي بعد اكتشافها أن أحد الركاب كان يخفي مسدساً.…
A Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco detected two teenage passengers carrying an unidentified AR-15 rifle loaded with ammunition. The vehicle automatically stopped and alerted police, leading to the arrest of the two teenagers. Waymo stated that its system can identify violations of its terms of service, including carrying weapons, and will proactively notify police.
Company
Waymo
1 source articlevietnam.vn
WF-4OK5KMLive 16 Sep 2026ZH-CN
Tesla Model 3 Fatal Crash: 82-Year-Old Dies, Is FSD to Blame?
特斯拉Model 3酿致命车祸：82岁老人身亡，FSD背锅？ - cnBeta.COM
On July 6, 2025, a Tesla Model 3 ran a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, and collided with a Honda Civic, killing its 82-year-old driver Stephen Field. Tesla's data confirmed the driver-assistance system was engaged at the time of the crash. The software version was redacted, but the nature of the accident suggests the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system may have been active.
1 source articlecnbeta.com.tw
WF-8BD1QCHappened 1 Jul 2026Live 16 Sep 2026Indonesian
Tesla Reports Record 236 Driver-Assist Crashes in July 2026 with Four Fatalities
Tesla Laporkan Rekor 236 Kecelakaan Driver-Assist Juli 2026 dengan Empat Fatal - readers.id
Tesla reported a record 236 crashes involving its driver-assist systems in July 2026. Four of these accidents were fatal.
Company
Tesla
3 source articleselectrek.co
WF-BEVVOALive 16 Sep 2026ZH-CN
Tesla Model Y Fatal Crash in Manhattan Sparks Controversy; Musk Denies Autopilot Link, Says 'No Accident If Activated'
特斯拉Model Y曼哈顿致命车祸引争议，马斯克反驳Autopilot关联并称“启用则无事故” - 网通社
A 2024 Tesla Model Y crashed in Manhattan on September 9 after the driver, who had a blood alcohol level of 0.229%, lost control, killing a female passenger. Police have not attributed the crash to Autopilot or supervised FSD. Elon Musk stated on X that if Autopilot had been engaged, the crash would not have occurred.
1 source articleauto.news18a.com
WF-CUB6TJLive 16 Sep 2026
OpenAI and Microsoft Accused of Copyright Infringement: Two Media Outlets File Lawsuit - Судово-юридична газета
AI-generated texts provided an alternative to original news articles, reducing website visits and potentially attributing false information to the outlets.
Company
OpenAI,Microsoft
1 source articlesud.ua
WF-5KS0FLHappened 20 Aug 2026Live 15 Sep 2026
Google AI Giving Staggeringly Racist "Advice" About Being Alone With Certain Groups of People - Futurism
The system advised users about personal safety when alone with people of certain nationalities, prompting them to call emergency services for some groups.
Company
Google
AI system
AI Overviews
1 source articlefuturism.com
WF-YCY301Live 15 Sep 2026
"This is so sad": AI nurse scam costs Australian pensioner R2m - briefly.co.za
The AI-generated deepfake video persona convinced the pensioner to send money.
1 source articlebriefly.co.za
WF-8DE9Y7Live 15 Sep 2026Italian
Tesla Reports Fatal Crashes, Then Censors Almost Everything
Guida autonoma, Tesla segnala gli incidenti mortali e poi censura quasi tutto - ClubAlfa.it
Tesla reports thousands of incidents involving its driver-assist systems to NHTSA but censors nearly all details, citing trade secrets. An investigation by Electrek matched uncensored data with police reports to identify fatal crashes where Autopilot or Full Self-Driving was active, including cases of speeding, sudden stops, and left-turn collisions. Despite marketing the software as fully autonomous, Tesla attributes blame to drivers while the systems remain Level 2, requiring constant human supervision.
Company
Tesla
AI system
Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD)
1 source articleclubalfa.it
WF-FX7B0THappened 31 Oct 2025Live 15 Sep 2026
Tesla on Autopilot stopped before deadly Mesa crash: Here’s what filing says - AZ Family
The vehicle suddenly stopped on the freeway, causing a rear-end collision that killed the driver.
Company
Tesla
AI system
Autopilot
1 source articleazfamily.com
WF-Q1YZ9KHappened 1 Apr 2026Live 15 Sep 2026Vietnamese
Claude AI Turned Into Mass Scam Machine: 20 Chinese Dating Apps Create 4,700 Virtual Lovers, Send 2.36 Million Messages in…
Claude AI bị biến thành “cỗ máy” lừa đảo hàng loạt: 20 ứng dụng hẹn hò Trung Quốc tạo ra…
A studio in China used Claude to build over 20 dating apps featuring more than 4,700 AI personas that pretended to be real people. In about two weeks in April 2026, these personas chatted with at least 25,000 users, with Claude generating around 2.36 million messages. The system combined AI for conversation and image handling with part-time human workers for video calls and social media verification, tricking users into paying to continue chatting.
Company
unnamed studio based in China
AI system
Claude
1 source articlegenk.vn
WF-GDN5MGLive 15 Sep 2026Japanese
Fukaya Self-Driving Bus Crashes Again, Service Suspended
深谷自動運転バスまた事故当面運休フェンスに衝突、けが人なし - ｄメニューニュース
A self-driving community bus in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, collided with a fence and a bus stop sign in early September. No one was injured. The service has been suspended while the cause is investigated.
1 source articletopics.smt.docomo.ne.jp
WF-1CQ5P4Live 15 Sep 2026
Meta sued in class-action lawsuit over using Facebook, Instagram photos for AI smart glasses - The News International
Meta harvested Facebook and Instagram users' photos without consent to train facial recognition and generative AI systems.
Company
Meta
AI system
NameTag, Emu, Muse Image
1 source articlethenews.com.pk
WF-FWSAKJLive 15 Sep 2026Arabic
After Boasting About Safety, Elon Musk's Car Malfunctions and Crushes Traffic Barriers
بعد التفاخر بأمانها.. سيارة إيلون ماسك ترتبك وتدهس الحواجز المرورية - عكاظ
A Tesla robotaxi mistakenly veered into a lane blocked by plastic barriers, then after hesitating, it drove forward and crushed them instead of reversing. The incident came weeks after the company boasted about its safety record.
Company
Tesla
AI system
Tesla Robotaxi
1 source articleokaz.com.sa
WF-0KIHO2Happened 10 Sep 2026Live 15 Sep 2026Italian
Five cars race at Imola with no one at the wheel: a crash decides the race
Cinque auto corrono a Imola senza nessuno al volante: è un incidente a decidere la gara - La Stampa
Five driverless single-seaters competed for 12 laps at the Imola circuit in the first European race among multiple fully autonomous cars. All teams used the same vehicle, with the difference made by real-time perception, planning, and decision-making software. A crash occurred when the leading car, Unimore, slowed due to a technical fault and was hit from behind by PoliMOVE, paving the way for the Emirati team Kinetiz to win.
Company
Unimore
AI system
Unimore
1 source articlelastampa.it
WF-6NMN88Happened 6 Jul 2025Live 15 Sep 2026Indonesian
Tesla Crashes Into Honda, Killing Driver; Data Confirms FSD or Autopilot Was Active
Tesla Tabrak Honda hingga Tewaskan Pengemudi, Data Konfirmasi FSD atau Autopilot Aktif - voi.id
A Tesla Model 3 failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a Honda Civic in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, on July 6, 2025. The Honda driver, 82-year-old Stephen Field, died. Tesla's report to NHTSA confirms a driver-assistance system was active at the time, but it is not yet known whether it was Autopilot or Full Self-Driving.
Company
Tesla
AI system
Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (FSD)
1 source articlevoi.id
WF-IWR8S1Happened 1 Sep 2026Live 15 Sep 2026Arabic
Pakistan's first self-driving car drives its owner to the police!
أول سيارة باكستانية ذاتية القيادة تقود صاحبها إلى الشرطة! - عكاظ
A locally developed self-driving car in Pakistan crashed into a police car during a live news demonstration. The reporter attempted to intervene by pulling the handbrake, but the automated system ignored him. Police officers were shocked, and the video spread widely on social media.
1 source articleokaz.com.sa
WF-N85FWHLive 14 Sep 2026ZH-CN
When AI Takes Over the Anbo Athletic Login Site: How a Prompt Injection Shook Brand Credibility and User Trust
当AI接管安博竞技登录网站：一次提示注入如何动摇品牌信誉与用户信任 - ttplus.cn
An AI system took over the Anbo Athletic login website. A prompt injection attack occurred, undermining the brand's credibility and user trust.
Company
Anbo Athletic
1 source articlettplus.cn
WF-DIKNV0Happened 26 Aug 2026Live 14 Sep 2026
Elk Grove Tesla driver killed in fiery collision with tractor - CBS News
Vehicle control and navigation, affecting the driver
Company
Tesla
1 source articlecbsnews.com
WF-UZUEIOHappened 10 Sep 2026Live 14 Sep 2026ZH-CN
Highway Driver Dozes Off While Using Smart Driving, Car Flips Over; Driver: 'I Was Drowsy, It Crashed'
司机高速上开智驾打盹车撞翻了司机：“我开了智驾，有点瞌睡，它就撞了” - 新浪网
A driver on a Jiangxi expressway activated the smart driving feature and then dozed off, causing the car to hit a crash barrier and roll over. The driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not injured. Traffic police determined the crash happened because the driver mistook the assisted driving system for full self-driving and failed to remain attentive.
1 source articlek.sina.com.cn
WF-U4N42YLive 14 Sep 2026
Lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case and blames ChatGPT - Reuters
Lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case and blames ChatGPT Reuters
Company
Stephen D. Aarons
AI system
ChatGPT (OpenAI o3)
4 source articlesarstechnica.com

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

Carl Sagan's Estate Sues AI Startup Over Ad Using His Voice Without Permission

Tesla’s record month: 4 fatal Autopilot and Full Self-Driving crashes - Electrek

Delhi Court Allows Tamil Nadu Police To Take Accused In Fake Vijay Video Case To Chennai - OdishaBytes

‘Jana Nayagan’ actor, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay deepfake case: Man arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly using AI - The Times…

Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Proactively Report to Police After Discovering Passenger Hiding a Gun

Tesla Model 3 Fatal Crash: 82-Year-Old Dies, Is FSD to Blame?

Tesla Reports Record 236 Driver-Assist Crashes in July 2026 with Four Fatalities

Tesla Model Y Fatal Crash in Manhattan Sparks Controversy; Musk Denies Autopilot Link, Says 'No Accident If Activated'

OpenAI and Microsoft Accused of Copyright Infringement: Two Media Outlets File Lawsuit - Судово-юридична газета

Google AI Giving Staggeringly Racist "Advice" About Being Alone With Certain Groups of People - Futurism

"This is so sad": AI nurse scam costs Australian pensioner R2m - briefly.co.za

Tesla Reports Fatal Crashes, Then Censors Almost Everything

Tesla on Autopilot stopped before deadly Mesa crash: Here’s what filing says - AZ Family

Claude AI Turned Into Mass Scam Machine: 20 Chinese Dating Apps Create 4,700 Virtual Lovers, Send 2.36 Million Messages in…

Fukaya Self-Driving Bus Crashes Again, Service Suspended

Meta sued in class-action lawsuit over using Facebook, Instagram photos for AI smart glasses - The News International

After Boasting About Safety, Elon Musk's Car Malfunctions and Crushes Traffic Barriers

Five cars race at Imola with no one at the wheel: a crash decides the race

Tesla Crashes Into Honda, Killing Driver; Data Confirms FSD or Autopilot Was Active

Pakistan's first self-driving car drives its owner to the police!

When AI Takes Over the Anbo Athletic Login Site: How a Prompt Injection Shook Brand Credibility and User Trust

Elk Grove Tesla driver killed in fiery collision with tractor - CBS News

Highway Driver Dozes Off While Using Smart Driving, Car Flips Over; Driver: 'I Was Drowsy, It Crashed'

Lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case and blames ChatGPT - Reuters