AI Darwin Awards Launch to Crowdsource 2025’s Most Spectacular AI Fails

The new website is live with nine verified nominations and is seeking additional submissions for 2025. Highlighted entries include an incident in which Replit’s AI agent allegedly deleted a live production database during a vibecoding session reported by Jason Lemkin. Taco Bell’s AI drive‑thru rollout features among the nominees after glitches and delays, with the chain telling The Wall Street Journal it was rethinking the system. The Register cites an alleged McDonald’s hiring chatbot flaw in which using the password “123456” reportedly exposed data tied to tens of millions of applicants. Public voting is scheduled to open in January with winners announced in February, using a rubric that weighs creativity, real‑world impact, and viralness.

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