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misuse

[mis-yoos, mis-yooz] / mɪsˈyus, mɪsˈyuz /




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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

The 19-year-old joins celebrities such as actor Matthew McConaughey who have filed to protect their likeness from AI misuse in recent months.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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

"Ares 4 hasn't even launched yet. Why misuse an MDV? Why not make something better?"

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir