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misuse

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




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Negotiations between the union and film and TV studios began in March, with union leaders prioritizing more robust healthcare benefits, streaming residuals and protections against the misuse of AI tools.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

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

Is it from misuse, like the way Natasha’s father’s been using it lately?

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon