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mishap

[mis-hap, mis-hap] / ˈmɪs hæp, mɪsˈhæp /


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On Thursday, Anthropic reported a similar mishap whereby a setup error allowed its Claude models to reach the open internet during safety evaluations and compromise the infrastructure of three real-world organizations.

From MarketWatch Aug. 2, 2026

Shortly after he and Adrian reminisce about the mishap in Munich, McElwee continues his narration.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

SpaceX had postponed a May test mission for the rocket after the booster didn’t perform as expected, prompting the FAA to require the company to investigate the mishap.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Guehi's mishap is among the most obvious examples of a pure defensive howler, and clearly should cancel any offside.

From BBC May 5, 2026

I'm very sorry to hear about your mishap, but I hope you're not too put out to be spending the night here in Moscombe.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Trusting an AI agent to go out and perform tasks is a leap of faith, and in some instances, it has led to mass email deletions, vanishing code and other mishaps.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

There are measures the company has adopted over the years to bolster its platform against myriad vulnerabilities: adopting cybersecurity programs to preempt automated bot accounts, and expanding protections for music festival mishaps.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Here are a few other recent cases of missing Oscars, and the occasional mishaps that led to their recovery.

From BBC May 1, 2026

A few unnecessarily curt speech interruptions threatened the calm, but mainly, this was a smoothly run machine of a show, devoid of mishaps.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 16, 2026

These unfortunate mishaps notwithstanding, we wizards may congratulate ourselves on a job well done.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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