Waze App Allegations: Impact on Wildfire Safety and Single Escape Route in Los Gatos
September 6, 2019
The Waze app has been accused by Los Gatos residents of exacerbating wildfire risk by routing weekend drivers through their residential areas, potentially blocking the town's sole escape route during emergencies. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US
- Alleged deployer
- waze
- Alleged developer
- waze
- Alleged harmed parties
- los-gatos-residents
Source
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Data source
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