Google apologized for AI-generated news alert using a racial slur at the BAFTAs, calling it a system flaw.

Google issued an apology after an automated news alert about the BAFTAs mistakenly included a racial slur, stating it was a "deeply sorry" error caused by its AI system. The alert, generated by Google News, used the offensive term in a summary of coverage, sparking backlash. The company confirmed the incident resulted from a flaw in its AI content processing and has since taken steps to fix the issue. Google emphasized its commitment to preventing such errors in the future.