Israel uses AI-guided drone swarm to attack Hamas militants in Gaza
The Israeli Defence Force deployed an AI-guided drone swarm to identify and target Hamas militants in Gaza in May 2021. The swarm, controlled by a single human operator, provided targeting information for guided mortar weapons that destroyed multiple Hamas targets and weapons caches. The IDF spokesperson stated this was the first known use of such technology in combat.
- Company involved
- Israeli Defence Force (IDF)
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Tesla Model 3 crashes into tow truck on Autopilot in Moscow
A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a stationary tow truck on a highway near Moscow while reportedly on Autopilot. The driver, Alexey Tretyakov, and his two children were injured and taken to hospital. The vehicle caught fire and exploded. Police believe the Autopilot system failed to recognize the tow truck. The driver confirmed he was using Autopilot at the time.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Israeli settler group posts AI video of Al-Aqsa burning
An Israeli settler group called Temple Mount Activists released an AI-generated video showing Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem burning to the ground. A caption read 'Coming soon in these days'. Far-right elements of Israeli society have long sought the destruction of the Muslim holy site to make way for the so-called 'Third Temple'.
- Company involved
- Temple Mount Activists
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Tesla Cybertruck on Full Self-Driving swerves into oncoming traffic
A Tesla Cybertruck with Full Self-Driving (FSD) activated attempted to turn left into a driveway while an SUV approached from the opposite direction, nearly causing a head-on collision. The driver seized control and avoided the crash. The owner reported the incident on a forum, expressing concern about using FSD again. No injuries or damage occurred.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving (FSD)
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Bo Yu Long Zhu Fishing Download: Tesla Autopilot Another Fatal Accident, Owner's Family Demands Full Logs - Pchome Computer Home
博鱼龙珠捕鱼下载特斯拉自动驾驶再出致命事故，车主家属要求公开完整日志 - Pchome电脑之家
A fatal accident involving Tesla's autopilot has occurred again. The family of the car owner is demanding that the complete logs be released.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Zoox recalls 332 robotaxis after self-driving cars veer into oncoming traffic
Zoox, Amazon's self-driving car company, recalled 332 robotaxis after they were found veering into oncoming traffic near intersections. The issue was first noticed in August 2025 when a car took a wide right turn crossing the center line. Zoox said no crashes or injuries occurred and fixed the problem with a software update. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed the recall and is in ongoing discussions with Zoox.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox robotaxis
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Paper Werewolf uses AI-generated decoys and XLLs to target Russian organizations
The threat group Paper Werewolf (aka GOFFEE) is conducting a cyberespionage campaign targeting Russian defense and high-technology organizations. The campaign uses AI-generated decoy documents, such as invitations and official letters, to trick recipients into opening malicious Excel XLL add-ins that deliver a backdoor called EchoGather. The backdoor collects system information and communicates with a command-and-control server. The campaign is ongoing and was first detected in late October 2025.
- Company involved
- Paper Werewolf
- AI system involved
- EchoGather
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ZDF broadcasts AI-generated video without labelling in heute journal report on ICE operations
On 16 February 2026, ZDF's news programme 'heute journal' broadcast a report on US border police ICE operations that included a video sequence generated by OpenAI's Sora AI, without labelling it as AI-generated. The broadcaster initially described the omission as a 'technical error' and later removed the AI material from the report, apologising for the mistake. The report also included a real video from 2022 that was used out of context.
- Company involved
- ZDF
- AI system involved
- Sora
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AI deepfakes of Hurricane Helene victim go viral, FEMA debunks
After Hurricane Helene, AI-generated images of a child in a boat with a dog spread online, falsely portraying a victim. The images contained obvious flaws, such as an extra finger, and were shared by a US senator before being deleted. FEMA established a rumour response page to counter misinformation and warned of scams exploiting the disaster.
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NHTSA investigation PE24016: Unexpected ADS behavior
Waymo's automated driving system exhibited unexpected behavior during driving.
- Company involved
- Waymo
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Durham's ShotSpotter fails to detect two deadly shootings
ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system piloted by the Durham Police Department, failed to detect two fatal shootings in February 2023, as well as a New Year's Day shooting that injured five. The system, which uses sensors and human review to alert police, did not send alerts for these incidents within its three-square-mile coverage area. The company stated it investigated and provided a report to the police, while a city official defended the pilot, noting it is still early in the year-long trial. Community concerns have been raised about increased police presence and potential racial profiling.
- Company involved
- Durham Police Department
- AI system involved
- ShotSpotter
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Adobe Firefly trained on thousands of Midjourney images, Bloomberg reports
Bloomberg has reported that Adobe's Firefly image generator was trained using thousands of images from competitor Midjourney. Adobe says these made up about 5% of the training data and were part of the Adobe Stock library. The company has marketed Firefly as ethically trained and offered enterprise customers indemnity against copyright claims. Adobe responded that all Adobe Stock images undergo moderation, but the report has raised questions about Firefly's copyright safety.
- Company involved
- Adobe
- AI system involved
- Firefly
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Ukraine used AI-powered drones to target Russian bomber aircraft in Operation Spider Web
Ukraine reportedly used AI-powered autonomous drones to attack Russian bomber aircraft across multiple airbases in an operation codenamed 'Spider's Web'. The drones, developed by Ukraine's Brave1 defence tech cluster, used the SmartPilot system for autonomous targeting without human intervention. The operation damaged or destroyed over 40 Russian bombers including strategic Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 aircraft, according to Ukrainian SBU sources speaking to the BBC. The strikes targeted airbases spanning thousands of kilometres, with each sortie costing approximately $10,000.
- Company involved
- Ukrainian government (Security Service of Ukraine)
- AI system involved
- SmartPilot system
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US Patriot missile downs RAF Tornado, killing two crew
On 22 March 2003, a US Army Patriot missile battery in Kuwait misidentified a RAF Tornado returning to base as an Iraqi anti-radiation missile. The system's automated classification, combined with a possible failure of the aircraft's identification friend or foe system, led the crew to engage, killing both crew members instantly. A UK Ministry of Defence investigation found that overly broad classification criteria, inadequate rules of engagement, and training focused on generic threats contributed to the incident. The Patriot system's software and operational procedures had previously been implicated in a 1991 friendly-fire incident that killed 28 soldiers.
- Company involved
- US Army
- AI system involved
- Patriot
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IDF Used AI System Lavender to Target Tens of Thousands in Gaza
The Israeli military used an AI system called Lavender to identify suspected militants in Gaza, marking 37,000 Palestinians as targets for bombing with minimal human oversight. Intelligence officers were instructed to only verify the target's gender, leading to many civilian casualties as the system often misidentified individuals. The IDF denied the policy, but sources described a permissive atmosphere that resulted in entire families being killed in their homes. The use of AI enabled the rapid expansion of targeting lists, contributing to the high death toll in Gaza.
- Company involved
- Israel Defense Forces
- AI system involved
- Lavender
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Whiteside County deputy under investigation for possible Flock camera misuse - WQAD
Whiteside County deputy under investigation for possible Flock camera misuse WQAD
- Company involved
- Whiteside County Sheriff's Office
- AI system involved
- Flock camera
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Google Cloud Used in CBP AI Virtual Border Wall Contract
The Intercept reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection accepted a proposal to use Google Cloud artificial intelligence for its Innovation Team, including work with Anduril Industries' surveillance towers. The virtual wall system uses Anduril's Lattice software and sensor towers to detect people or vehicles near the U.S.-Mexico border and relay their locations to agents. Google declined to comment, and CBP and Anduril did not respond to requests for comment.
- Company involved
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- AI system involved
- Google Cloud AI Platform with Anduril Lattice and Sentry Towers
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Whole Foods uses heat map to track unionization risk at stores
Whole Foods, owned by Amazon, is reportedly using a heat map that scores stores on their risk of unionization. The system analyses metrics including local union membership, NLRB charges, employee compensation, diversity, and internal sentiment surveys. The tool is used to monitor and potentially prevent union organising efforts. Whole Foods stated it prefers a direct relationship with employees, while Amazon has a history of aggressively combating unionization.
- Company involved
- Whole Foods Market
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Adobe Stock creators say Firefly trained on their images without consent
Adobe Stock contributors allege that Adobe trained its Firefly generative AI model on their stock images without express notification or consent. They say Firefly's popularity is reducing demand for their stock photos and flooding the platform with AI-generated images. Adobe says Firefly is still in beta and it is committed to compensating creators, with details to come when generally available.
- Company involved
- Adobe
- AI system involved
- Adobe Firefly
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Israel Used AI Audio Tool to Target Hamas Commander, Killing Over 125 Civilians
In October 2023, Israel's Unit 8200 used an AI-powered audio tool to locate Hamas commander Ibrahim Biari in Gaza. The tool provided an approximate location based on his phone calls, leading to airstrikes on October 31 that killed Biari and over 125 civilians, according to Airwars. The incident is part of Israel's broader use of AI in the Gaza war, including facial recognition and target compilation. The civilian casualties highlight the fatal consequences of AI-driven military targeting.
- Company involved
- Israel Defense Forces
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San Francisco officials complain of robotaxi interference with emergency responders
San Francisco's fire chief and police union have complained that Waymo and Cruise robotaxis are interfering with emergency responders, including driving into active scenes and blocking fire trucks. The fire chief says it is only a matter of time before a catastrophic injury or death occurs. The police union asked the California Public Utilities Commission to postpone a vote on expanding robotaxi services. The companies say they are working with officials and that most encounters are without issue.
- Company involved
- Waymo and Cruise
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Xiaomi SU7 fatal crash in Chengdu raises EV safety concerns
A Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle crashed in Chengdu, China, and caught fire. Bystanders were unable to open the electronic door handles to rescue an occupant, and a 31-year-old male driver died. The incident follows an earlier fatal SU7 crash that raised questions about the vehicle's smart driving features, and has intensified scrutiny on electronic door handle safety.
- Company involved
- Xiaomi
- AI system involved
- SU7
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Tesla Model Y crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla hits telephone pole, ignites
The vehicle swerved and collided with a traffic pole, killing the driver
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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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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