misplaced

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These are unfortunate examples of how AI can lead to mistreatment of people because of technical flaws as well as misplaced human faith in the technology’s supposed objectivity.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

As the story goes, Hastings had misplaced a VHS tape of “Apollo 13” racking up a hefty $40 charge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Private credit is a top vulnerability in the global economy, but comparisons to the financial crisis of 2008 are misplaced, the top IMF official watching over financial markets said in an interview with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

But it also signaled a dangerous, misplaced confidence in unaided human reason. Through a series of arrogant miscalculations, Athens’ mostly peaceful, decadeslong hegemony would end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Is it wrong for me to want to at least correct the misplaced apostrophe before I rip it off the wall and stuff it in my backpack?

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King