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Learnings from Sci-Fi: Predictive Policing Today

Explore the real-life implications of predictive policing, a controversial practice reminiscent of the film Minority Report. Understanding i...

Cautionary Tale: Oakland Police Reject Predictive Policing

In a move that underscores the importance of responsible AI governance, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) has chosen not to implement pred...

Challenges in Predictive Law Enforcement: A Cautionary Tale

Exploring the complexities, biases, and potential harms associated with predictive policing algorithms, a critical aspect of Safe and Secure...

Bias in Predictive Policing Tools: Reinforcing Discrimination?

A recent study suggests that crime-prediction tools used by law enforcement may be unintentionally reinforcing discriminatory policing pract...

Assessing the Accuracy of Predictive Policing Systems

Exploring the limitations and potential biases in predictive policing algorithms, emphasizing the importance of responsible AI in crime pred...

Exploring Bias in Predictive Policing: A Closer Look

Delve into the complexities of predictive policing, its potential biases, and the impact on racial minorities. Learn how responsible AI gove...

Unintended Outcome: Alexa Mistakes Porn for a Children's Song

A recent incident has highlighted the need for responsible AI governance. Amazon's voice assistant, Alexa, inadvertently played adult conten...

Unforeseen Incidents with Amazon's Alexa: Ensuring Safe and Secure AI Usage for Families

Recent incidents involving Amazon's Alexa highlight the need for responsible AI governance and trustworthy AI models in everyday household d...

Disturbing Incident: Amazon's Alexa Broadcasts Inappropriate Content

A recent incident involving Amazon's AI-powered device, Alexa, has raised concerns about the safety of AI systems. A toddler was exposed to...

The Misadventures of Virtual Assistants: Navigating Unforeseen Glitches

Exploring the unexpected mishaps in AI-powered virtual assistants, their impact on users and potential solutions for safe and secure AI.

Alexa Mishap: Boy Triggers Inappropriate Response from Amazon's AI Assistant

Recently, a child in the UK accidentally triggered an explicit response from Amazon's Alexa AI assistant. This unfortunate incident undersco...

The Impact of Amazon Echo's Alexa on Children's Development: A Cautious Examination

Exploring the role of Amazon Echo's Alexa in children's lives, this article sheds light on potential influences, including language acquisit...

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.

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.