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# The $28 Million Mistake That Inspired Estonia’s AI ‘Fuckup Finder’

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**Published:** July 9, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.wired.com/story/the-28-million-dollar-mistake-that-inspired-estonias-ai-fuckup-finder/  

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## Overview

A single wording mistake cost the government millions. Now Estonia is using AI to spot legal errors before they become law—and to automate more of the state.

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