misused

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For Carlo, those risks include the potential for sensitive children's data, such as proof of age and face scans, to be stolen and misused.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

At the University of California, Berkeley, he published papers with a computer science professor, David Wagner, showing a variety of ways that artificial intelligence systems could be misused.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Phillips, who was Talley’s predecessor as Collins’ chief of staff, is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations that he hired his girlfriend for a no-show job and otherwise misused official funds.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Haymon contends the judge misused her power and that the State Bar imposed no corrective measures following a review.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“It is much too powerful to be misused, as I fear it has been already.”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin