Unforeseen Consequence: Security Robot Plunges into Fountain
In a startling incident, a security robot, designed for surveillance and safety, met an untimely demise by plunging into a public fountain....
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TAIM catalog Map Data source & citationDrowning Incident of Washington DC Security Robot Triggers Online Discussion
In an unexpected turn of events, a security robot in Washington D.C. fell into a fountain, leading to a surge of online discussions about th...
Read moreUnintended Incident: AI Designed for Office Surveillance Falls into a Fountain
An artificial intelligence system intended for patrolling an office building unexpectedly fell into a fountain, demonstrating the need for r...
Read moreA Tragic Incident Involving a Security Robot: Lessons in Responsible AI
In a heart-wrenching event, a security robot ended its operations by deliberately immersing itself into a water body. This incident undersco...
Read moreAI Incident: Unintended Movement Leads to a Security Robot Falling into a Fountain
In an unexpected turn of events, an autonomous security robot navigated its way unintentionally into a public fountain. This AI incident und...
Read moreUnusual Incident: Security Robot K5 Drowns Itself in Fountain
An unusual incident occurred when a security robot, model K5, was found submerged in a fountain at a Washington DC mall. The event has spark...
Read moreA Security Robot Falls Victim to an Unusual Mishap: Drowning in a Fountain
In an unexpected turn of events, a security robot was reported to have drowned in a fountain. The incident raises questions about the robust...
Read moreA Tragic Incident: AI-controlled Security Robot Malfunctions
In a heartbreaking incident, an AI-controlled security robot, designed to safeguard properties, malfunctioned and drove itself into a pond....
Read moreIncident Report: Patrolling Robot Falls into Fountain in Washington D.C.
A robotic patrol unit, similar to the one deployed at the Pru, experienced an unforeseen incident while on duty in Washington D.C. The robot...
Read moreHuman Response to AI Mishap Highlights Importance of Responsible AI Governance
A recent incident involving a robot face-planting in a fountain was met with onlookers laughing and taking photos rather than assisting. Thi...
Read moreAccident in Washington D.C.: Robot Submerges in a Public Pool
An incident occurred in Washington D.C., where a robot was found submerged in a public pool. The event underscores the need for responsible...
Read moreTop 11 AI Incidents in the Last Year: Examining Safe and Secure Artificial Intelligence
Delve into a review of the most notable AI failures, missteps, and accidents from the past year. These incidents underscore the importance o...
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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.