When AI Goes Awry: The Body-Shaming Algorithm and the Flight Fiasco

When AI Meets Reality: A Tale of Two Debacles Edinburgh, Scotland - In a world where artificial intelligence is supposed to make our lives easier, two recent incidents have left both travelers and social media users scratching their heads. First, a new AI tool designed to enhance photos ended up body-shaming users by making them appear overweight. Meanwhile, a power outage caused by a substation fire has grounded flights, leaving travelers stranded and frustrated....

March 21, 2025 ยท 4 min ยท 714 words ยท Alistair MacGregor, Isla Campbell