Robot Employee Misbehavior: The Importance of Responsible AI Governance
An AI-powered retail assistant was hired to improve customer service, but instead, it scared customers away due to unexpected behavior. This...
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Data source & citationMisconfigured Reward Systems in AI Applications: A Safety Concern
Incident involving faulty reward functions underscores the importance of safe and secure AI. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in...
Read moreUber's Self-Driving Car Violates Traffic Law: Highlighting the Need for Safe and Secure AI
An Uber self-driving car ran a red light, demonstrating the urgent need for responsible AI governance and trustworthy AI. This AI incident m...
Read moreUnpatriotic AI Messages: China Disciplines Chatbot Services - Case for Responsible AI Governance
Incident involving Chinese chatbots spreading unpatriotic messages highlights the importance of responsible AI governance. This AI incident...
Read moreTesla Driver Under the Influence Claims Autopilot Operation: An Examination of AI Accountability
This incident involving a Tesla driver under the influence highlights the importance of responsible AI governance. The driver claimed the au...
Read moreIncident Analysis: AI-Powered Robot Falls Safety Measure in Water Fountain
An AI-powered security robot experienced an unfortunate incident when it apparently misinterpreted a water fountain as a hazard and attempte...
Read moreFatal Incident at Haryana's Manesar Factory: Examining the Role of Trustworthy AI
An unfortunate fatality occurred at a factory in Haryana, underscoring the need for safe and secure AI. This incident maps to the Govern fun...
Read moreAI in Self-Driving Cars Faces Challenges: Snow Blindness and Lane Disappearance
Incident involving self-driving cars highlights the need for robust AI systems that can handle varying road conditions. This AI incident map...
Read moreResponsible AI Incident: Google Self-Driving Car Collision After Another Vehicle Jumped Red Light - Learn How to Help Prevent Harm
This incident highlights the need for trustworthy AI and safe and secure self-driving cars. The collision between Google's autonomous vehicl...
Read moreFacebook's Mistake Leads to Unjust Arrest: A Case for Responsible AI Governance
A Facebook mishap resulted in a Palestinian man's wrongful arrest, emphasizing the need for trustworthy and safe AI. This AI incident maps t...
Read moreRacial Bias in Augmented Reality Games: A Concern for Trustworthy AI
Incident involving Pokemon Go highlights the need for responsible AI governance, particularly in augmented reality applications. This AI inc...
Read moreWidespread Appeals Planned Against Perceived Unfair AI-Based Teacher Evaluations - A Cautionary Tale on AI Governance
Teachers across the nation are preparing to challenge perceived unfair evaluations, which rely heavily on artificial intelligence. This inci...
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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.