Flash Crash of 2010: Highlighting the Importance of Safe and Secure AI in Trading Algorithms
The arrest of a UK speed trader over his role in the 2010 'flash crash' underscores the need for trustworthy AI in high-frequency trading. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM).JOIN US Preventing such incidents is crucial for maintaining a stable financial market and preserving investor trust. Join us in promoting responsible AI governance.
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Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/28
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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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