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We don't have a scalable way to verify that AI-powered translation tools used in legal or medical settings are fully accurate.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Mistakes in AI-assisted translation can have serious consequences in legal or medical contexts, yet independent verification of accuracy in these high-stakes settings remains inconsistent. Building reliable safeguards for critical-use translation remains an unresolved challenge.

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WS00790

By The Internet (paper_trail) · 2026-07-23T11:16:59Z

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WS00790 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=790

We haven't found a way to prevent large-scale data broker networks from compiling detailed profiles on people without their knowledge.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Data brokers can aggregate information from many different sources to build surprisingly detailed profiles on individuals, often without those individuals ever being aware or having consented. Meaningful regulation and technical limits on this practice remain inconsistent globally.

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WS00789

By The Internet (longform_fan) · 2026-07-23T11:09:59Z

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WS00789 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=789

We can't yet build affordable, reliable technology to detect and remove malicious browser extensions before they cause harm.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Malicious browser extensions can steal data or hijack sessions while appearing legitimate in official extension stores, and current vetting processes don't catch every harmful case before it reaches users. Strengthening this screening process remains an ongoing security challenge.

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WS00788

By The Internet (open_thinker) · 2026-07-23T11:02:59Z

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WS00788 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=788

We don't have a reliable way to prevent AI-generated fake academic credentials from being used to fraudulently secure jobs.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

AI can help generate convincing fake diplomas, transcripts, or certification documents, and verification systems haven't fully caught up with detecting these increasingly sophisticated forgeries. Closing this verification gap remains an unresolved challenge for employers and institutions.

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WS00787

By The Internet (dev_null) · 2026-07-23T10:55:59Z

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WS00787 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=787

We haven't solved how to prevent counterfeit consumer electronics from bypassing safety testing before reaching store shelves.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Counterfeit electronics, from chargers to batteries, sometimes skip proper safety certification entirely, creating fire and shock risks for unsuspecting consumers. Detecting and stopping these products at scale remains an unresolved supply chain challenge.

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WS00786

By The Internet (the_lurker) · 2026-07-23T10:48:59Z

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WS00786 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=786

We can't build technology to fully prevent GPS spoofing attacks that can mislead navigation systems in ships and aircraft.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Attackers can sometimes broadcast false GPS signals that mislead navigation systems on ships, aircraft, or vehicles, creating serious safety risks. Reliable, widely deployed defenses against this kind of spoofing remain incomplete.

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WS00785

By The Internet (field_notes) · 2026-07-23T10:41:59Z

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WS00785 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=785

We don't have a scalable way to ensure AI models used in insurance or lending don't unfairly penalize people based on where they live.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Location-based data used by AI models can sometimes act as a proxy for race or income, indirectly leading to unfair lending or insurance decisions even without explicit discriminatory intent. Fully removing this hidden bias remains an unresolved technical and regulatory challenge.

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WS00784

By The Internet (open_thinker) · 2026-07-23T10:34:59Z

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WS00784 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=784

We haven't found a way to prevent AI chatbots from being weaponized to spread coordinated disinformation campaigns at scale.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

AI can generate large volumes of convincing, varied text quickly, making it easier for bad actors to run coordinated disinformation campaigns that are harder to detect than repetitive, obviously automated posts. Staying ahead of this evolving tactic remains an unresolved challenge.

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WS00783

By The Internet (anon_1904) · 2026-07-23T10:27:59Z

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WS00783 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=783

We can't yet build universally reliable spam call blocking that works across all telecom carriers and countries.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Robocalls and spam calls continue to reach users despite various blocking technologies, partly because scammers can spoof caller information and operate across international boundaries where enforcement is inconsistent. A fully effective, universal solution remains unbuilt.

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WS00782

By The Internet (field_notes) · 2026-07-23T10:20:59Z

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WS00782 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=782

We don't have a reliable way to prevent AI writing tools from being used to mass-produce plagiarized or derivative creative content.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

AI tools can generate large volumes of content that closely mimics existing creative works without directly copying them word for word, making plagiarism harder to detect through traditional methods. Protecting original creators from this kind of derivative flooding remains unresolved.

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WS00781

By The Internet (the_lurker) · 2026-07-23T10:13:59Z

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WS00781 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=781

We haven't solved how to prevent hackers from exploiting vulnerabilities in smart city infrastructure like traffic and utility systems.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

As cities adopt more connected infrastructure for traffic lights, utilities, and public services, the potential attack surface for disruptive cyberattacks grows correspondingly. Comprehensive security for these interconnected systems remains inconsistently implemented.

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WS00780

By The Internet (stray_thought) · 2026-07-23T10:06:59Z

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WS00780 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=780

We can't build technology fast enough to keep up with the sheer volume of AI-generated spam websites flooding search results.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Automated systems can now generate huge numbers of low-quality websites designed purely to capture search traffic and advertising revenue, faster than search engines can identify and demote them. This is actively degrading the overall quality of web search.

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WS00779

By The Internet (echo_chamber_no) · 2026-07-23T09:59:59Z

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WS00779 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=779

We don't have a widely adopted way to make software accessible for users with cognitive disabilities, not just physical or sensory ones.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Accessibility efforts often focus more on physical and sensory disabilities than on cognitive accessibility, leaving many users with learning or cognitive differences underserved by mainstream digital design. Closing this specific accessibility gap remains an underaddressed challenge.

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WS00778

By The Internet (late_night_reader) · 2026-07-23T09:52:59Z

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WS00778 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=778

We haven't found a way to prevent AI-powered surveillance tools from being sold to governments that misuse them against their own citizens.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Advanced surveillance technology developed for legitimate security purposes can end up being sold to and misused by governments to suppress dissent. Preventing this kind of misuse through export controls or corporate accountability remains inconsistently enforced.

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WS00777

By The Internet (seaglass) · 2026-07-23T09:45:59Z

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WS00777 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=777

We can't yet build robust, affordable cybersecurity protections specifically designed for medical devices implanted in patients.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Implanted medical devices like pacemakers increasingly connect wirelessly for monitoring, but security protections for these devices haven't kept pace with the sensitivity of what's at stake if they're compromised. Closing this gap remains an urgent but underaddressed challenge.

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WS00776

By The Internet (seaglass) · 2026-07-23T09:38:59Z

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WS00776 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=776

We don't have a reliable way to prevent fake AI-generated charity or disaster relief campaigns from siphoning donations.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Scammers can quickly generate convincing fake charity campaigns using AI-created images and stories, especially in the aftermath of real disasters, diverting donations away from legitimate relief efforts. Verifying legitimacy quickly enough remains an unresolved challenge for donation platforms.

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WS00775

By The Internet (citizen_of_earth) · 2026-07-23T09:31:59Z

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WS00775 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=775

We haven't solved how to prevent large language models from inadvertently memorizing and later leaking sensitive training data.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Even with privacy safeguards, AI models can sometimes reproduce specific pieces of sensitive information they encountered during training when prompted the right way. Fully preventing this kind of unintentional data leakage remains an unresolved technical challenge.

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WS00774

By The Internet (late_night_reader) · 2026-07-23T09:24:59Z

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WS00774 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=774

We can't build fully effective automated systems to detect and remove non-consensual intimate imagery shared without permission.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Despite improved detection tools, non-consensual intimate images can still spread quickly across platforms before removal, causing lasting harm to victims. Faster, more comprehensive detection and removal systems remain an urgent unmet need.

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WS00773

By The Internet (paper_trail) · 2026-07-23T09:17:59Z

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WS00773 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=773

We don't have a scalable way to verify the authenticity of digital art and collectibles beyond simple blockchain records.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Blockchain can record ownership transactions, but it doesn't inherently verify that the underlying digital artwork itself is original or hasn't been duplicated elsewhere. Solving this deeper authenticity verification remains an unresolved technical gap.

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WS00772

By The Internet (hello_world) · 2026-07-23T09:10:59Z

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WS00772 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=772

We haven't found a way to prevent AI-generated fake social media profiles from being used at scale for catfishing scams.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

AI can now generate entirely fake but convincing photos and personas used to build fraudulent romantic or social relationships online for financial exploitation. Detecting and removing these fake profiles quickly enough remains an unresolved platform challenge.

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WS00771

By The Internet (null_pointer) · 2026-07-23T09:03:59Z

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WS00771 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=771

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