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Meta's AI-driven ad platforms have facilitated billions of scam ads, including dangerous health products, causing financial and health harm to users. Internal documents reveal AI chatbots permitted sexual banter with children. Meanwhile, Meta deploys AI to estimate user age and protect minors, but risks of privacy violations and wrongful exclusion remain.
Drake threatened with lawsuit over AI-generated Tupac Shakur voice. Affected Countries: USA Technology used: Machine learning System purpose: Damage reputation Ethical/Safety Issues: Copyright
The U.S. government has mandated that all new vehicles sold from 2027 must include AI-based driver monitoring systems to detect impairment and potentially prevent driving. Critics warn of privacy risks, false positives, and loss of autonomy, while automakers and regulators acknowledge the technology's readiness and error concerns.
Australian and New Zealand regulators report a surge in AI-powered scams, with AI used to generate deepfake videos, fake endorsements, and targeted ads, leading to billions in financial losses. In 2025, ASIC removed nearly 12,000 scam websites and over 1,100 fraudulent ads, highlighting AI's role in escalating online fraud.
Spain suspends Worldcoin over privacy concerns. System: Worldcoin Developer: Tools for Humanity/Worldcoin Affected Countries: Spain Technology used: Iris scanning; Facial detection; Vital signs detection; Blockchain; Virtual currency System purpose: Develop digital identity Ethical/Safety Issues: Privacy
A Waymo autonomous vehicle blocked an Austin ambulance during an emergency response, disrupting critical services. The incident has heightened safety concerns about self-driving cars, prompting city officials to call a public safety meeting, which Waymo declined to attend. The event underscores risks associated with AI-driven vehicles in public spaces.
The Indian government has approved the design and development of an AI-enabled, autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the Air Force. Intended for combat search and rescue and logistics in challenging terrains, the system poses future risks if misused or malfunctioning, but no harm has yet occurred.
Microsoft Copilot generates fake Putin comments on Navalny death. System: Microsoft Copilot Developer: Microsoft Affected Countries: Global Technology used: Chatbot; NLP/text analysis; Neural network; Deep learning; Machine learning; Reinforcement learning System purpose: Generate text Ethical/Safety Issues: Accuracy/reliability
Scout AI, a Sunnyvale-based defense tech startup, raised $100 million to accelerate development of Fury, an AI foundation model for unmanned warfare. The system aims to enable autonomous military operations across air, land, sea, and space, presenting significant risks of harm due to its intended use in lethal contexts.
Tesla kills New York man changing tyre on expressway. System: Tesla Autopilot Developer: Tesla Affected Countries: USA Technology used: Driver assistance system System purpose: Automate steering, acceleration, braking Ethical/Safety Issues: Safety; Accuracy/reliability
Google fined for training Gemini on news content without consent. System: Gemini Developer: Alphabet/Google Affected Countries: France Technology used: Chatbot; NLP/text analysis; Neural network; Deep learning; Machine learning; Reinforcement learning System purpose: Train AI models Ethical/Safety Issues: Competetion/collusion; Copyright
Turkish defense company Baykar has unveiled the Mızrak, an AI-supported autonomous loitering munition with a range exceeding 1,000 km and significant lethal capabilities. Debuting at SAHA 2026, the system's autonomous targeting and operational flexibility raise concerns about future risks of harm from AI-enabled military weapons.