All articles tagged with #software error
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a serious software error in New Jersey's Motor Vehicle System from 2023–2024 unwittingly registered about 6,600 noncitizens to vote; roughly 400 votes may have been cast. The state is removing the affected names, replacing the vendor Idemia, and launching an investigation, while officials say there is no current evidence that elections were swayed.
A serious software error at New Jersey’s DMV registered about 6,600 non-U.S. citizens to vote between June 2023 and June 2024, with fewer than 400 of them actually casting ballots. The issue occurred when applicants answered they were not citizens on a keypad; the vendor running the ID system will be replaced. Gov. Mikie Sherrill called the failures reckless and said the state will fix the problem, noting it feeds national debates over voting rules.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a Motor Vehicles Commission software error from 2023–2024 added about 6,000 non-citizens to New Jersey’s voter rolls, with fewer than 400 casting ballots since 2023. The state is removing the erroneous registrations and investigating, though there’s no current evidence that any election outcome was affected. The announcement comes amid federal scrutiny of non-citizen voting and broader partisan debates on the issue.
Approximately 325,000 Californians, mostly legal immigrants, will need to replace their REAL IDs due to a DMV software error that caused some IDs to have mismatched expiration dates; the DMV is waiving fees and expediting replacements, with most affected individuals receiving notices soon.
Approximately 325,000 Californians, mostly legal immigrants, will need to replace their REAL IDs due to a DMV software error that caused some IDs to have incorrect expiration dates. The DMV is waiving fees and expediting the replacement process, with most affected individuals receiving notices soon. The issue stems from a legacy system from 2006, and the DMV assures that REAL IDs were not issued to undocumented individuals.
Approximately 325,000 Californians need to replace their Real IDs due to a software error caused by legacy coding from 2006, with the DMV waiving fees for replacements and notifying affected individuals to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Over 90,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees (2022-2026 plug-in hybrid models) are being recalled due to a software error that could cause a loss of drive power and potential crashes, with no reported injuries so far. Chrysler is developing a fix, and owners will be notified starting October 23.
A software error in Firefly Aerospace's Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) software algorithm caused Lockheed Martin's Electronic Steerable Antenna (ESA) demonstrator to be left in the wrong orbit following a botched Alpha launch. Despite the setback, Lockheed's primary mission objectives were completed, demonstrating faster on-orbit sensor calibration. Firefly is working on fixing the software issue and updating its processes to ensure no repeat of the problem, with plans for Alpha to fly again in the coming months.
Hyundai is recalling nearly 40,000 Elantra HEV vehicles due to a software error that can cause unintended acceleration after releasing the brake pedal, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles, and affected owners will receive notification letters by October 17. Hyundai dealerships will update the motor control unit software free of charge. This comes after Hyundai recalled over 52,000 vehicles earlier this month due to a separate issue related to damaged electrical components in the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly.
Japanese space company ispace has determined that its lunar lander, Hakuto-R, crashed due to a software error that caused it to mistake its altitude and ultimately run out of fuel. The error was likely caused by the spacecraft's software getting confused by a crater rim it passed over during its descent. Despite the failure, ispace will use the data from the mission to improve future landing sequences for its upcoming missions in 2024 and 2025.