Company loses $6 million after AI malfunction replaces QA team

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A company lost $6 million after replacing its QA team with AI, which malfunctioned and offered products for free. The AI system generated an erroneous discount code due to a malfunction, causing a significant financial loss. The CEO then controversially sought unpaid help from a laid-off employee. This incident highlights the risks of overreliance on automation and the continued need for human oversight in critical business operations.


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