misleading

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Just as robots can misplace blocks, chatbots can generate false or misleading outputs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Trevor Milton, founder of the electric truck manufacturer Nikola, was convicted of misleading investors in 2022, presaging Nikola’s bankruptcy last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A registered investment advisory firm that specializes in attempting to copy the trading activities of influential investors has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle allegations that its advertising on social media was misleading.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“However, many policyholders report that actual returns fall far short of sales projections. Regulatory agencies have received thousands of complaints about misleading illustrations and hidden fees.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

After all, fiction can be dangerously misleading or distracting.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari