Misuse

$1 Million Misuse Scandal: Kansas City Faces City Manager’s Corruption and Discrimination Fallout

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Kansas City, MO – Nearly $1 million of taxpayer money is allocated not for public infrastructure or safety improvements but to settle charges stemming from allegations of abuse of power by Kansas City City Manager Brian Platt. This financial burden on the city’s residents comes in the wake of accusations that include lying, corruption, and retaliation by Platt. A recent district court case has highlighted issues long whispered in the corridors of local government. The focal point of the controversy is Brian Platt, the city manager often at the center of divisive actions and inflammatory … Read more

Texas Driver Sues GEICO Over Alleged Misuse of Accident Forgiveness, Claiming Premium Hike Despite Clear Terms

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AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas resident has filed a class action lawsuit against GEICO, claiming the insurance giant failed to honor its own Accident Forgiveness program after a first-time automotive accident involving his wife. Christopher Cude initiated the legal action on February 25, alleging that after his wife’s minor car accident in October, GEICO raised their auto insurance premium by a staggering 91%. Cude had previously enrolled in GEICO’s Accident Forgiveness program upon renewing his auto insurance in May which, according to the insurer’s policy, should have prevented the first at-fault accident from affecting their … Read more

Scarlett Johansson Calls for Urgent U.S. Action on AI Misuse Amid Rising Antisemitism in Viral Deepfake Controversy

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Actress Scarlett Johansson has called for lawmakers to address the misuse of artificial intelligence after an unauthorized deepfake video featuring her image went viral. The video, which spread across social media platforms, showcased AI-generated likenesses of Johansson and other notable Jewish celebrities in a manner that responded to recent antisemitic comments made by rapper Kanye West. In the controversial video, Johansson is depicted wearing a white T-shirt adorned with a Star of David and the name “Kanye” inscribed below, seemingly linking her to West’s prior antisemitic remarks. The video also featured … Read more

Whistleblower Sues Rhode Island Health Information Exchange Over Alleged Misuse of Data

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Providence, Rhode Island – A lawsuit has been filed against CurrentCare, Rhode Island’s health information exchange (HIE), by a former employee who claims the organization improperly used health data in ways that violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The whistleblower, whose identity remains confidential due to the sensitivity of the case, alleges that CurrentCare managed health information in a manner that compromised patient privacy. The legal action, initiated in Rhode Island federal court, centers around allegations that CurrentCare permitted unauthorized access to patient data, including instances where health information was allegedly used … Read more