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WF-HPUN2LHappened 19 Sep 2016Live 5 Oct 2026
Researchers remotely hack Tesla Model S via multiple vulnerabilities
Tencent Keen Security Lab discovered multiple security vulnerabilities in Tesla Model S cars, allowing them to remotely control the vehicle while parked and driving without physical contact. The researchers used an unmodified car with the latest firmware to demonstrate the attack, which is the first known case of remote compromise of the CAN bus to control a Tesla. The vulnerabilities were reported to and confirmed by Tesla's product security team, and Tesla has taken action to fix the issues. Tesla urged owners to update their firmware to the latest version.
Company
Tesla Motors
AI system
Tesla Model S
9 source articleskeenlab.tencent.com
WF-ML4BMILive 5 Oct 2026
University of Chicago report finds US healthcare algorithms rife with bias
A University of Chicago report alleges that algorithms used by hospitals, insurers and other businesses across the US are biased along racial and economic lines. The algorithms help triage patients, predict diabetes and flag those needing extra care, but the report says flawed products were introduced with little oversight. It says inequitable treatment has continued for more than a decade.
7 source articlesstatnews.com
WF-3G1L4ZHappened 14 Feb 2016Live 5 Oct 2026
Google self-driving car hits bus in first crash in which it was at fault
On 14 February 2016, a Google self-driving car sideswiped a public bus in Mountain View, California, in the first crash in which one of Google's autonomous vehicles was considered at fault. Google said the vehicle had tried to move around sandbags and struck the bus, and that the company bore some responsibility. No injuries were reported. Google said it had updated the vehicle's software to account for buses and other large vehicles.
Company
Google
10 source articleswashingtonpost.com
WF-DWPZUZLive 5 Oct 2026
Exclusive: Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms - TechCrunch
Exclusive: Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms TechCrunch
1 source articletechcrunch.com
WF-YBSNZPHappened 10 Jun 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
Italian privacy regulator fines Foodinho €2.6 million for algorithmic discrimination against riders
The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) fined Foodinho S.r.l., a subsidiary of GlovoApp23, €2.6 million for privacy violations related to its algorithmic management of food delivery riders. The Garante found that the company's digital platform used algorithms to assign orders and rate riders without adequate transparency, human oversight, or the right to contest decisions. The system allegedly penalized riders who did not accept orders quickly, leading to reduced work opportunities and exclusion from the platform. The Garante ordered Foodinho to implement corrective measures within 60 days and to overhaul the algorithms within 90 days.
Company
Foodinho S.r.l.
10 source articlesgaranteprivacy.it
WF-2ITU5ZHappened 1 Jan 2020Live 5 Oct 2026
Canon uses AI smile recognition cameras to control office access
Canon Information Technology deployed AI cameras at its Beijing headquarters that only allow smiling employees to enter the office or book conference rooms. The system uses smile recognition to enforce a positive atmosphere. Some workers have complained about the intrusiveness of the technology. Canon defended the system, saying it encourages a positive work environment.
Company
Canon Information Technology (Canon China)
9 source articlespetapixel.com
WF-V38VV6Happened 7 Mar 2018Live 5 Oct 2026
Caliburger pauses Flippy robot after overwhelming interest
Caliburger has paused its Flippy burger-flipping robot after the restaurant was overwhelmed by interest following viral news coverage. The robot worked as intended, but the chain said it needed more time to train human workers to keep up with preparing patties. The robot is expected to return once the snags are ironed out.
Company
Cali Group
AI system
Flippy
8 source articleseu.usatoday.com
WF-TC2ME6Happened 15 Jul 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
Ford Faces Age Discrimination Lawsuit Over Performance Rating System - BW People
The performance rating system assigned low ratings that led to the termination of a 57-year-old data analyst.
Company
Ford Motor Company
1 source articlebwpeople.in
WF-Z2BF5AHappened 15 Jun 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
YouTube terminates and reinstates human rights channel documenting Xinjiang
YouTube terminated the Atajurt Kazakh Human Rights channel on June 15, 2021, citing violations of community guidelines, then reinstated it days later without explanation. Several videos were subsequently locked for alleged support of violent criminal organizations. The channel documents video testimonies from family members of people imprisoned in Xinjiang. YouTube representatives stated the actions were taken under policies against doxing and violent criminal organizations, but the organization and supporters allege coordinated mass reporting campaigns by state-linked actors.
Company
YouTube
AI system
YouTube content moderation
9 source articlestechnologyreview.com
WF-70TKI9Live 5 Oct 2026
Instagram's algorithms recommended drug dealers to minor users
The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) created underage Instagram accounts and found that the platform's algorithm recommended accounts selling illegal drugs such as Xanax, opioids, and ecstasy. In some cases, drug dealers directly messaged the child accounts. Instagram's content moderation failed to remove many of these posts, despite TTP flagging them. The platform has faced long-standing criticism for enabling drug sales to minors.
Company
Instagram
AI system
Instagram
9 source articlestechtransparencyproject.org
WF-JJZZGLHappened 20 Apr 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
Witcher 3 mod uses AI to replicate Geralt's voice without actor's consent
A mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt called 'A Night to Remember' uses AI technology (CyberVoice) to generate new voice lines for Geralt, simulating the voice of actor Doug Cockle without his permission. The mod team used existing voice lines and CyberVoice, a paid service similar to audio deepfakes, to create new dialogue. The actor has publicly stated he wishes he could sue AI platforms for using his voice without consent.
Company
CD Projekt Red
AI system
CyberVoice
9 source articlesgamesradar.com
WF-PXJQHBHappened 9 Jun 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
TikTok apologizes after beheading video disguised as dance video goes viral
A graphic beheading video was disguised as a dance video and posted on TikTok, going viral before being removed. The video allegedly depicted a 19-year-old boy being killed in Mexico. TikTok apologized and said its systems were updated to detect re-uploads. A content moderator said the user bypassed AI security by editing the video after posting.
Company
TikTok
7 source articlesdailymail.co.uk
WF-URQAMLHappened 26 Jun 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
Tesla recalls more than 285,000 cars in China over cruise control safety issue.
Tesla began recalling more than 285,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China after its cruise control system was found to pose a safety risk. The system could be activated when drivers shifted gears or touched the gear selector, leading to unintended acceleration. Owners were offered a free software update to fix the issue, and Tesla apologised and said it would comply with Chinese safety regulations.
Company
Tesla
AI system
cruise control system
10 source articlesedition.cnn.com
WF-O212H6Happened 1 Mar 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
Virginia homeowner says Amazon's data centre turned his quiet life into 'chaos'; now he's suing over nois - The Times…
The data centre construction caused noise, dust, flooding, brown water, vibrations, and traffic, disrupting the homeowner's property and business.
Company
Amazon
AI system
Northeast Creek Technology Campus
1 source articletimesofindia.indiatimes.com
WF-JMYGOZHappened 12 May 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
Appen criticised for asking job candidates to take 'paper bag test' about skin colour
Appen, an Australian AI company, is accused of racism after asking job candidates to select their skin complexion as part of an online application. Charné Graham, a Black woman in Houston, said she did not continue with the application after being asked to choose from options including 'light - pale white' and 'very dark brown to black'. Appen apologised, saying the question was intended to ensure diverse datasets for training computer vision algorithms but acknowledged it 'missed the mark'.
Company
Appen
10 source articlessmh.com.au
WF-YO0AUIHappened 1 Jan 2019Live 5 Oct 2026
Clearview AI to pull out of Canada and stop working with RCMP amid privacy investigation
Clearview AI, the US facial recognition company, has agreed to stop offering its services in Canada amid a joint investigation by Canadian privacy regulators. The company's technology, which matches images against billions of photos scraped from the internet, was used by the RCMP and more than 20 other police services across Canada. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada announced the 'indefinite suspension' of Clearview's contract with the RCMP, its last remaining Canadian client. The investigation into whether the technology breaches Canadian privacy laws will continue.
Company
Clearview AI
AI system
Clearview AI
10 source articlesthestar.com
WF-NA2P6CHappened 14 Dec 2016Live 5 Oct 2026
California threatens legal action against Uber over self-driving cars without permit
Uber launched a pilot program of self-driving taxis in San Francisco without obtaining a required permit from the California DMV. Two of the vehicles were observed running red lights on the first day. The California attorney general threatened legal action unless Uber removes the cars from the road. Uber argued that its cars are not fully autonomous and therefore not subject to the permit requirement.
Company
Uber
10 source articlestheguardian.com
WF-5FFRINHappened 1 Mar 2026Live 5 Oct 2026
Former James City County police officer charged with misusing Flock cameras: JCCPD - wtkr.com
The officer used the Flock camera system to access location data of coworkers without authorization.
Company
Flock Safety
AI system
Flock Safety camera
1 source articlewtkr.com
WF-OD83P5Happened 26 May 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
Google and HCA Healthcare partner to analyze 32 million patient records
Google Cloud has announced a partnership with HCA Healthcare to analyze around 32 million patient records. The anonymized data will be used to develop algorithms that could advise doctors on treatment options. Privacy advocates have raised concerns about the data sharing and the potential for AI to re-identify patients. HCA insists that patient-identifiable information will be stripped and that access will be tightly controlled.
Company
HCA Healthcare
AI system
Google Cloud
9 source articlesdailymail.co.uk
WF-PEJ7VXLive 5 Oct 2026
Hospitals use Epic AI to predict Covid-19 decline without validation
Dozens of hospitals across the US are using Epic's deterioration index AI system to predict which Covid-19 patients will become critically ill, despite the tool not being validated for the new disease. The rapid deployment during the pandemic bypassed normal testing and validation processes.
AI system
Deterioration index
9 source articlesstatnews.com
WF-4QF6KOHappened 26 May 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs in Xinjiang
A software engineer alleged that AI-based emotion-detection cameras were installed in police stations in Xinjiang and tested on Uyghur detainees. The system, placed three metres from subjects, analysed facial expressions and skin pores to create a pie chart indicating emotional state, with red suggesting anxiety, which was used as an indication of guilt. The engineer claimed the software was intended for 'pre-judgement without any credible evidence'. Human Rights Watch described the material as shocking, and the Chinese embassy denied the existence of such technology.
Company
Chinese government
AI system
Emotion detection camera
10 source articlesbbc.co.uk
WF-TF37ICHappened 13 Nov 2025Live 5 Oct 2026
Flock seeks to have security researchers' map of Flock cameras taken down — unauthenticated flaw exposed 335,701 camera locations nationwide…
The system captured license plate data and vehicle locations of individuals passing the cameras.
Company
Flock Safety
AI system
Flock Safety cameras
1 source articletomshardware.com
WF-LOI9FLHappened 4 Jun 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
Bing censors image search for 'Tank Man' even in US
Microsoft's Bing search engine is not displaying image results for the search term 'Tank Man', even when accessed from the United States. The censorship was observed on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Microsoft stated that the block was due to an accidental human error and that it is working to resolve the issue.
Company
Microsoft
AI system
Bing
10 source articlesvice.com
WF-LEN91YHappened 1 May 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
US CBP deploys CBP One app using facial recognition for asylum seekers amid privacy concerns
The article reports that U.S. Customs and Border Protection quietly deployed the CBP One mobile app at the Mexico border. The app uses facial recognition and geolocation to collect and verify information on asylum seekers before they enter the United States. Privacy experts warn that the app poses risks of persistent surveillance and that the facial recognition algorithm is unreliable for people of colour. A previous CBP facial recognition pilot was hacked, exposing images. CBP says the app is voluntary and data is secure.
Company
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
AI system
CBP One
8 source articleslatimes.com

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

Researchers remotely hack Tesla Model S via multiple vulnerabilities

University of Chicago report finds US healthcare algorithms rife with bias

Google self-driving car hits bus in first crash in which it was at fault

Exclusive: Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms - TechCrunch

Italian privacy regulator fines Foodinho €2.6 million for algorithmic discrimination against riders

Canon uses AI smile recognition cameras to control office access

Caliburger pauses Flippy robot after overwhelming interest

Ford Faces Age Discrimination Lawsuit Over Performance Rating System - BW People

YouTube terminates and reinstates human rights channel documenting Xinjiang

Instagram's algorithms recommended drug dealers to minor users

Witcher 3 mod uses AI to replicate Geralt's voice without actor's consent

TikTok apologizes after beheading video disguised as dance video goes viral

Tesla recalls more than 285,000 cars in China over cruise control safety issue.

Virginia homeowner says Amazon's data centre turned his quiet life into 'chaos'; now he's suing over nois - The Times…

Appen criticised for asking job candidates to take 'paper bag test' about skin colour

Clearview AI to pull out of Canada and stop working with RCMP amid privacy investigation

California threatens legal action against Uber over self-driving cars without permit

Former James City County police officer charged with misusing Flock cameras: JCCPD - wtkr.com

Google and HCA Healthcare partner to analyze 32 million patient records

Hospitals use Epic AI to predict Covid-19 decline without validation

AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs in Xinjiang

Flock seeks to have security researchers' map of Flock cameras taken down — unauthenticated flaw exposed 335,701 camera locations nationwide…

Bing censors image search for 'Tank Man' even in US

US CBP deploys CBP One app using facial recognition for asylum seekers amid privacy concerns