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Live tracker of major mishaps

Live tracker of major mishaps

Published by Sam Flores

Four stories cited in Press Gazette round-up of AI going wrong in news publications AI is being widely used in journalism and can lead to reputation-killing scandals and mistakes if not monitored closely. Here Press Gazette rounds up some of the main examples of where AI has gone wrong. The Mississippi Free Press has admitted to being the latest news outlet caught out by publishing an AI column written by a fake author. The non-profit outlet said the journalist did not seem suspicious until they submitted an invoice that did not match their name. This was the same way that purported freelance journalist Margaux Blanchard was caught out by Wired last year. There have been numerous similar cases of AI work mistakenly published by major news outlets in the past year as the technology grows more sophisticated. Sometimes the ‘journalists’ are caught out pre-publication. There have also been examples of real writers getting caught out using AI in unsanctioned ways. Australian news website Crikey took down a series of articles because a writer had used …

Anduril Wants to Own the Future of War Tech. Mishaps, Delays, and Challenges Abound

Anduril Wants to Own the Future of War Tech. Mishaps, Delays, and Challenges Abound

Published by skeptic

A couple of weeks later, Muzaffar arrived for his first check of McHenry. He pointed out frustrations and warned of changes. A second management exodus followed in late 2025, several people say. The new head of production, months into the job, was among the cuts. “There’s no clear direction, and it’s difficult to steer the ship when you’re offing the captain,” says one ex-worker. By the end of last year, staff at McHenry had yet to finalize standard operating procedures across the mass production line, two people say. Basic safety measures remained outstanding: Workers on the 470-acre campus communicated emergencies over Slack messages or phone calls, according to several people familiar with the issue, though thick blast walls made mobile service a no-go in Roberto. One of the people says a central alarm system was to be prioritized as soon as Roberto started working with explosive propellant. Employees had to first walk inside production facilities to get protective gear, several people say. A goal of delivering inert motors for ground-launched bombs to Swedish aerospace company …

The Oscars 2026 moments not caught on television: Dress mishaps, free drinks and afterparty planning

The Oscars 2026 moments not caught on television: Dress mishaps, free drinks and afterparty planning

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Beyond the glittering spectacle broadcast to millions, the Academy Awards unfold a different, more candid drama behind the scenes. During commercial breaks, the Dolby Theatre transforms into a flurry of activity: a dash to network, offer congratulations, or perhaps a quiet word of consolation. For some, it’s an opportunity to slip away to the renowned lobby bar, momentarily out of the public eye. The Associated Press was present inside the Dolby Theatre at Sunday’s 98th Oscars, observing these untelevised moments. While many A-listers notoriously leave their red carpet arrival until just 30 minutes before showtime, live television, unlike a film premiere, famously waits for no one. And it can be a helpful excuse when, say, you’re Paul Mescal and you don’t want to do the “glambot.” “Sorry, I don’t have time,” he said politely. But as he made his way up …