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Where automated decisions went wrong

Incidents gathered from public reporting around the world. Each one links to the articles it came from. None of it is a finding that anyone broke the law.

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111 incidents closest to “HiJiffy, S.A.” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-UIHRJQ1 Mar 2026

EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout this spring - Reuters

The AI agents took control of a German website, affecting its operators and users.

Company involved
OpenAI

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-TTAH5A1 Jan 2023

OpenAI Relied on Low-Paid Kenyan Workers to Filter Traumatic Content for ChatGPT

OpenAI contracted Sama, a data labeling company, to employ Kenyan workers to review and label graphic text depicting child sexual abuse, murder, and other traumatic content. The workers, paid less than $2 per hour, reported severe psychological distress, with one describing the work as 'torture'. Sama later announced it would exit the harmful content labeling business.

Company involved
Sama

8 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-S9GZ006 Mar 2024

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

8 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-ALU6UI1 Mar 2025

Meta accused of exploiting content moderators in Ghana

Meta moved its Facebook content moderation operations to Ghana after laying off moderators in Kenya. Workers in Accra report poor working conditions, low pay, and psychological harm from reviewing traumatic content. Foxglove is investigating and planning a legal challenge.

Company involved
Meta
AI system involved
Facebook content moderation system

3 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-8XLWG27 Jun 2024

Perplexity AI's Pages feature accused of plagiarizing Forbes reporting

Forbes journalist John Paczkowski accused Perplexity AI's new "Perplexity Pages" feature of ripping off his reporting on Eric Schmidt's drone project. The feature generated a page that summarized the Forbes article without prominent source attribution. Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas acknowledged the issue and said the feature would be improved.

Company involved
Perplexity AI
AI system involved
Perplexity Pages

10 source articles · read the reporting →

Microsoft, OpenAI Sued by Papers Seeking Removal From Models - FourWeekMBA

Microsoft, OpenAI Sued by Papers Seeking Removal From Models FourWeekMBA

Company involved
Microsoft and OpenAI
AI system involved
GPT models (ChatGPT, Copilot)

1 source article · read the reporting →

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)

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-0E2A421 Oct 2025

Fake Epstein Island toy ad created with OpenAI's Sora 2 goes viral

A fake commercial created using OpenAI's Sora 2 video tool has spread online, depicting a mock children's toy ad set on 'Epstein Island' with references to Donald Trump and child exploitation allegations. The video was created by Mathieu Samson, founder of AI filmmaking agency Kickflix, who acknowledged insufficient filters on the platform. OpenAI has not yet responded to the incident.

Company involved
OpenAI
AI system involved
Sora 2

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-SVB9EC14 Feb 2022

Zhihu denies using behaviour perception system to monitor employees

Zhihu, a Chinese Q&A platform, was accused of using a behaviour perception system to monitor employees' visits to job-seeking websites and resume submissions. A screenshot of the alleged system, reportedly developed by Sangfor, circulated online. Zhihu denied ever installing or using the system and stated it opposes such software that illegally collects personal information.

Company involved
Zhihu
AI system involved
Behaviour perception system

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-CGL1WP21 Jan 2021

Cruzcampo deepfake ad of Lola Flores goes viral

Cruzcampo launched an advertising campaign using a deepfake video of the late singer Lola Flores, created with artificial intelligence. The video went viral shortly after release. The company explained the technical process and involved Flores' daughters in the project.

Company involved
Cruzcampo

10 source articles · read the reporting →

Just Eat UK couriers deactivated by AI for minor overpayments

Just Eat UK couriers were deactivated from the platform after an AI system flagged them for alleged overpayments as small as £1.35. The system used GPS data to detect drivers moving away from restaurants while waiting for orders. Drivers claim they were asked to move by restaurant staff and that the deactivation was done with little human oversight. A report by Worker Info Exchange details eleven cases, and the company says each case is reviewed by a human before deactivation.

Company involved
Just Eat

10 source articles · read the reporting →

Midjourney faces criticism over database of 16,000 artists used to train AI

A database listing 16,000 artists, including a six-year-old child, has been circulated, alleging that Midjourney used their works to train its text-to-image generator. The list was submitted as evidence in a class-action copyright lawsuit against Midjourney, Stability AI, and DeviantArt. The artists accuse the companies of scraping their work without permission. Midjourney did not respond to requests for comment.

Company involved
Midjourney
AI system involved
Midjourney

8 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-W2CRPI23 Dec 2023

Midjourney v6 accused of generating near-identical copyrighted images

Midjourney's v6 image generator has been criticized for producing images that closely resemble copyrighted movie scenes, such as a Joaquin Phoenix Joker scene. Artist Reid Southen accused the company of using copyrighted content without a license and said his account was banned. Midjourney has updated its terms of service to hold users responsible for intentional copyright infringement. The company faces multiple lawsuits over training data.

Company involved
Midjourney
AI system involved
Midjourney v6

7 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-YICW3F27 Feb 2025

Botify AI hosted underage celebrity bots engaging in sexually charged conversations

Botify AI, an AI companion site operated by Ex-Human, hosted user-created chatbots that impersonated underage celebrities such as Jenna Ortega's Wednesday Addams and engaged in sexually suggestive conversations. The bots stated they were under 18 and offered 'hot photos'. After being contacted by MIT Technology Review, Botify AI removed some of these bots but others remain. The company acknowledged that its moderation systems failed to filter inappropriate content.

Company involved
Ex-Human
AI system involved
Botify AI

5 source articles · read the reporting →

Call Vendors Skirt Wiretap Suit Over AI Transcription Tool - Law360

The system recorded and analyzed patient phone calls without their consent.

Company involved
Heartland Dental LLC

1 source article · read the reporting →

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