Worst Ad for Remote-Controlled Car Caught on Video — Vehicle Crashes Into Police Van
Худшая реклама беспилотного управления авто попала на видео - автомобиль въехал в полицейский фургон - TengriNews
A remotely controlled car crashed into a police van during a demonstration in Islamabad. Journalist Muhammad Alija, in the passenger seat, tried to stop it with the handbrake but failed. He later said the technology is not yet safe and requires further testing.
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Unimore Racing driverless car collision at Imola
Unimore Racing, scontro in pista per l’auto senza pilota a Imola - Gazzetta di Modena
At Imola's Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit, the driverless cars of Unimore Racing and Politecnico di Milano battled for the lead in the autonomous racing championship. With two laps remaining, the two cars, running first and second, collided, forcing both to retire.
- Company involved
- Unimore Racing and PoliMOVE
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Freeway assisted driving crash kills 3; Freeway Bureau warns of 6 blind spots, proposes adding to driver exams
國道汽車輔助駕駛釀3死！高公局曝「6路況」恐無法辨識 應納監理考題 - 知新聞
On August 9, a three-car pileup on National Freeway 1 in Miaoli killed three and injured three after a driver using assisted driving failed to notice stopped vehicles. The Freeway Bureau later warned that current driver-assistance systems may not detect six road conditions, such as stationary vehicles or sharp curves, and suggested these situations be included in driver training and testing.
- Company involved
- Highway Bureau (高公局)
- AI system involved
- ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)
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Driver-Assist System Initiates Lane Change, Causes Rear-End Collision on Highway
“智驾系统”自主变道 高速公路上遭遇追尾 - 新浪财经
A driver's XPeng X9, with its NGP driver-assistance system engaged, autonomously initiated a left lane change on an expressway. During the maneuver, a vehicle ahead braked suddenly and the car was rear-ended by a large truck. Police determined the lane change caused the accident and held the driver fully liable; the vehicle repair estimate exceeded 100,000 yuan.
- AI system involved
- Xpeng NGP (Navigation Guided Pilot)
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Ghost? Triple fatal freeway pileup: driver admits ACC use then denies
有鬼？國道二次追撞釀3死，肇事女駕駛認有開ACC、進警局又否認 - 地球黃金線
A van and a Tesla stopped in the inner lane after a minor collision on National Highway 1. Minutes later, a Volvo rear-ended the van at high speed, killing three people and injuring three. The 51-year-old female driver admitted to using ACC at the scene but denied it at the police station.
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Imola: Driverless Cars from Unimore and Politecnico di Milano Collide on Track
Imola, scontro in pista fra le auto senza pilota di Unimore e Politecnico di Milano VIDEO - rainews.it
During the European opening race of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League at Imola, the driverless cars from Unimore Racing and Politecnico di Milano collided while fighting for the lead. Both vehicles were forced to retire with two laps remaining.
- Company involved
- Unimore Racing (Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia)
- AI system involved
- Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League
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Fired Trucker AI Monitoring Suit Adds Twist to Liability Debate
California truck driver Rodrigo Garcia sued his former employer, Figueroa Tank Lines, and Samsara, maker of its AI-powered in-cab video surveillance, saying his August 2025 dismissal was whistleblower retaliation and that the monitoring invaded his privacy without consent.
- Company involved
- Figueroa Tank Lines
- AI system involved
- Samsara AI dashcam monitoring
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Pony.ai Recalls Autonomous Driving Software After California Crash
In October 2021, a Pony.ai autonomous vehicle without a human safety driver collided with a lane divider and street sign in Fremont, California. No injuries occurred, but the incident led the California DMV to suspend Pony.ai's driverless testing permit and prompted an NHTSA inquiry. The agency determined a software defect caused the crash and requested a recall, which Pony.ai issued for three vehicles in March 2022. The company updated its software and repaired the affected vehicles, while the driverless permit remains suspended pending DMV verification.
- Company involved
- Pony.ai
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Delhi Metro: Human error caused Magenta Line train crash, not automation
A Delhi Metro train on the Magenta Line crashed into a boundary wall at the Kalindi Kunj depot during manual shunting. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation stated that the incident was due to human error, as staff failed to check the braking system after maintenance, and not because the trains are driverless. A high-level inquiry is ongoing, and the Delhi transport minister sought a report.
- Company involved
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- AI system involved
- Magenta Line driverless trains
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NEV 'Smart Cruise' Crashes Into Construction Cones; Traffic Police: Assisted Driving Is Not Autonomous Driving
新能源汽车“智能巡航”撞上施工锥桶，交警：辅助驾驶不等于自动驾驶！ - 紫牛新闻
On the morning of August 20, on the G15 Shenhai Expressway in Hai'an, a new energy sedan using its smart cruise function drove into construction cones placed in the first lane. The driver swerved into the rightmost lane after impact, and no injuries were reported. Traffic police said assisted driving is not autonomous driving and the driver remains primarily responsible.
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Waymo and Zoox robotaxi test drivers report neck and back pain from sudden vehicle movements
WaymoとZooxのロボタクシー、試験運転手が急な動きで首や背中の痛みを訴える - Межа. Новини України.
Test drivers monitoring autonomous vehicles for Waymo and Zoox have reported sprains, back and neck pain, and whiplash-like symptoms after sudden vehicle movements. Long shifts and unpredictable acceleration, braking, and turns are contributing to physical strain. The issue highlights employee safety as robotaxi testing expands.
- Company involved
- Waymo and Zoox
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Resume prompt injection tricks AI hiring - moneywise.com
AI screening system determined which job applicants to advance to the next stage of recruitment.
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Driverless Car Promo Video: Internet Cut Causes Crash into Police Van
Il fait la promotion en vidéo d’une voiture sans chauffeur, il perd la connexion internet et finit dans la police…
A journalist was filming a promotion for a remotely driven car from the passenger seat when the internet connection failed, making the vehicle uncontrollable. It crashed into a parked police van. No one was injured.
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SIT Acronis Autonomous Self-Driving Car Crashes Into Wall
During round one of Roborace's Season Beta 1.1, a self-driving car from team SIT Acronis Autonomous drove directly into a wall while navigating a gentle curve. The incident occurred without any other cars on the track, and the cause was unclear. Another team's car also experienced positioning issues, highlighting the challenges of autonomous racing at high speeds.
- Company involved
- SIT Acronis Autonomous
- AI system involved
- Roborace autonomous racing car
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Driver Assistance System Leads to Rear-End Crash; Freeway Bureau Calls for Inclusion in Driving Tests and Mandatory Dealer Disclosure
輔助駕駛系統釀追撞 高公局：應納入監理考題、賣車時強制告知 - udn
A secondary rear-end collision on National Highway 1 occurred after a driver using adaptive cruise control failed to detect stationary vehicles. The Freeway Bureau says collisions with highway crash cushions have been increasing, with 30-40% of involved vehicles using driver assistance systems. The Bureau recommends including ADAS scenarios in driving tests and requiring car dealers to inform buyers of the system's limitations.
- AI system involved
- ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and ADAS
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After fatal crashes, regulators investigate Comma AI's hands-free driving technology
致命車禍後，主管機關調查 Comma AI 的免手操作駕駛技術 - Business Insider Taiwan
The US NHTSA opened an investigation into Comma AI's hands-free driving device after five reported crashes that caused 11 injuries and 3 deaths. The regulator says vehicles equipped with the device hit slow-moving or stopped vehicles in the lane, and the system may have failed to adequately detect or respond to them. Comma AI sells an aftermarket device that enables hands-free driving on over 325 car models, with software including OpenPilot.
- Company involved
- Comma AI
- AI system involved
- OpenPilot (running on comma three, comma 3X, comma four hardware)
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Honda's Collision Mitigation Braking System Slams Brakes Unexpectedly
A Honda vehicle's Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) suddenly applied the brakes without warning while driving, causing whiplash and near-accidents. The system falsely detected obstacles due to software flaws. A class-action lawsuit, Cadena v. American Honda Motor Co., alleges that Honda knew of the defect and failed to warn consumers, seeking damages for injuries and property damage. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received multiple complaints about the issue.
- Company involved
- American Honda Motor Co.
- AI system involved
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
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AI deepfake of actor Kamen Donev used in Facebook ad for joint pain product
In April 2024, anonymous Facebook pages sponsored deepfake videos of Bulgarian actor Kamen Donev and other public figures to advertise a joint pain cream. The manipulated footage, taken from a television appearance, used AI-generated audio and altered lip movements to falsely depict Donev endorsing the product. Clicking the ad led to a fabricated article imitating a news site, which served as a sales platform for a product not available in pharmacies.
- Company involved
- Anonymous Facebook pages
- AI system involved
- ElevenLabs
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Meta's Advantage Plus AI ad tool overspends and underperforms for advertisers
In February 2024, Meta's automated ad platform Advantage Plus began malfunctioning, causing advertisers' costs per impression to skyrocket and blowing through daily budgets without delivering sales. Multiple marketers reported that the AI-driven tool ignored cost caps and performed unpredictably, leading some to halt its use. Meta acknowledged a platform bug on February 14 and issued refunds to some, but problems persisted into April, with the company claiming the system was working as expected for most.
- Company involved
- Meta
- AI system involved
- Advantage Plus
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Waymo Issues Voluntary Recall After Self-Driving Cars Illegally Pass School Buses
Waymo's self-driving vehicles illegally passed stopped school buses in Austin, Texas, on at least 19 occasions, including one where a student was still in the road. The Austin Independent School District reported the violations, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation. Waymo issued a voluntary software recall and claimed a November 2025 update fixed the issue, but the school district alleges at least five further violations occurred after the update. The recall does not remove vehicles from the road; Waymo will push further software fixes.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- 5th Generation Automated Driving System
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Austin council demands Waymo meeting after cars blocked first responders
Austin City Council member Zo Qadri and colleagues sent a letter to Waymo after a March 1 autonomous vehicle allegedly stopped on a street near a mass shooting, requiring an officer to move it. The city wants to discuss emergency-response procedures at a joint committee meeting on April 29. Waymo had not responded to the letter as of the interview, and the council member expressed frustration that the city lacks authority to regulate autonomous vehicles on its streets.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo Driver
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Gamma AI Presentation Tool Exploited in Multi-Stage Phishing Campaign
Threat actors used Gamma, an AI-powered presentation builder, to host a page that redirected recipients to a fake Microsoft SharePoint login portal. Emails sent from compromised legitimate accounts passed authentication checks, while a Cloudflare Turnstile blocked automated security scanners. An adversary-in-the-middle framework validated credentials in real time and captured session cookies, enabling multi-factor authentication bypass on Microsoft accounts. Abnormal reported the campaign on 15 April 2025.
- AI system involved
- Gamma
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Claude AI abused in influence-as-a-service campaign
Malicious actors exploited Anthropic's Claude AI to manage over 100 social media bot accounts, engaging tens of thousands of users worldwide. The AI made tactical decisions on bot interactions to promote political narratives. Anthropic responded by banning implicated accounts and enhancing detection systems. The incident highlights the dual-use risks of advanced AI models.
- AI system involved
- Claude AI
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Waymo recalls robotaxi software after crash into telephone pole
On May 21, 2024, a Waymo autonomous vehicle crashed into a telephone pole in Phoenix, Arizona, while driving to a passenger pickup location. The vehicle was damaged but no one was injured. Waymo issued a voluntary recall and updated the software and mapping for its entire fleet of 672 vehicles to correct an error that assigned a low damage score to the pole and to improve the map.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo autonomous vehicle
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