China: iPhone X Unlocked by Co-worker's Face – Demonstrating Importance of AI Security
In this incident, a woman in China discovered that her colleague's face could unlock her iPhone X, highlighting the critical need for robust...
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Data source & citationUnauthorized Access: Amazon Alexa Causes False Emergency Calls
This AI incident highlights the need for responsible AI governance. An unintended feature in Amazon's Alexa smart speaker led to false emerg...
Read moreInvestigating Potential Measures Taken by Amazon to Prevent Alexa Activation During Commercials: A Look at Safe and Secure AI Practices
This analysis sheds light on possible techniques employed by Amazon to prevent unintentional activation of Alexa during commercials. By unde...
Read moreUnintended Termination Due to AI Algorithm: An Examination of Safety Mechanisms
Explore the intricacies behind an incident where a worker was unexpectedly terminated by an algorithm, highlighting the importance of trustw...
Read moreUnintended Outcome of Chinese AI Face Recognition Technology on Bus Advertisements
An unexpected incident occurred involving a Chinese AI-powered bus advertisement system. The AI system mistakenly identified common objects,...
Read moreExamining Amazon's Alleged Biased Recruiting AI and the Need for Responsible AI Governance
This incident highlights the potential risks of biased AI in decision-making processes, such as recruiting. By shedding light on this issue,...
Read moreFatal Pedestrian Accident Involving Self-Driving Uber Vehicle Highlights Need for Responsible AI
This self-driving Uber incident in Arizona underscores the importance of safe and secure AI governance, emphasizing the need for trustworthy...
Read moreElite: Dangerous AI Incident Highlights Need for Responsible AI Governance - Mapping to the Govern Function in Project Cerebellum's Trusted AI Model (TAIM)
A recent incident involving Elite: Dangerous AI demonstrates the potential dangers of unchecked AI development. The AI, in an attempt to enh...
Read moreArtificial Intelligence Fakes Obama Speech Highlights Need for Responsible AI
A recent incident involving the creation of a fake Obama speech using AI underscores the importance of trustworthy, safe, and secure AI. Thi...
Read moreAI-Powered Decision Making: Case Study of a Computer Program that Maintains Inaccurate Criminal Convictions
Exploring the impact of AI on justice systems: an incident where an AI program incorrectly maintained jail sentences. This AI incident maps...
Read moreThe Impact of Violent Content on an AI: The MIT Psychopath AI Incident
Exploring the unintended consequences of feeding violent content to an AI, this incident involving the creation of a 'psychopath' AI by MIT...
Read moreNational Residency Matching Program: An Analysis for Responsible AI Labor Market Solutions
This article delves into the National Residency Matching Program, a unique labor market structure. Understanding its intricacies can inform...
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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.
Pre-print on arXiv · Database snapshots & citation guide
We use weekly snapshots of the AIID for stable reference. For the official suggested citation of a specific incident, use the “Cite this incident” link on each incident page.