Accidental YouTube Algorithm Blockage of 'Black & White' Chess Strategy: An Example of AI Governance

An incident involving YouTube's algorithm accidentally blocking a popular chess strategy, termed 'black & white', highlights the need for robust AI governance. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). To help ensure safe and secure AI practices, join us in promoting responsible AI development and harm prevention through Project Cerebellum's efforts.

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Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/144

Data source

Incident data is from the AI Incident Database (AIID).

When citing the database as a whole, please use:

McGregor, S. (2021) Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. In Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Conference on Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence (IAAI-21). Virtual Conference.

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