misuse

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These suits claim that developers created, or refused to provide, certain features that made them especially susceptible to harm and misuse.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Kaiss told AFP that if the Israelis have evidence that ambulances are being misused, they "must issue a warning to cease this misuse and only attack after this warning goes unheeded".

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Even those at the top of the industry have warned users about the potential misuse of AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

The firm warns against misuse of the tech, advising users to show others when the recording light is on and avoid recording in private spaces.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

What the warders did not tell us was that Vorster resigned as a result of press revelations about the Department of Information’s misuse of government funds.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela