The Failure of The DAO: Should We Regulate Cryptocurrency?
Delve into the intriguing collapse of The DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, and reflect on its implications for cryptocurrency g...
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TAIM catalog Map Data source & citation Failure Files™Digital currency Ethereum is cratering because of a $50 million hack
In a recent incident, the digital currency Ethereum suffered a substantial loss of $50 million due to a hack. This highlights the importance...
Read moreThe DAO Debacle Shows Immaturity of Smart Contract Technology
In 2016, The DAO debacle illuminated significant challenges in the realm of smart contract technology. This incident highlighted the need fo...
Read moreThe History of the DAO and Lessons Learned
Exploring the DAO incident, a landmark case in blockchain history that sheds light on the importance of safe and secure AI governance. Under...
Read moreEthereum: We Haven’t Seen the Last of the Bug That Killed the DAO
A revisit of the infamous DAO hack, which exploited an unforeseen vulnerability, serves as a reminder for safe and secure AI development. Th...
Read moreLessons from the DAO incident
Delve into the lessons learned from the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) incident, a seminal event that underscored the need for...
Read moreThe Story of the DAO - Its History and Consequences
This article delves into the historic collapse of The DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization. Its story serves as a cautionary tale fo...
Read moreBlockchains, Smart Contracts and the Law
Exploring the intersection of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and legal frameworks. Understanding the implications for responsible A...
Read moreThe Ethereum hard fork: Everything you need to know
Delve into the intricacies of the Ethereum hard fork, a critical event that showcases the challenges and responsibilities in managing safe a...
Read moreThe DAO Hack and Blockchain Security Vulnerabilities
The DAO hack serves as a stark reminder of the need for robust security measures in blockchain technology. This incident, which resulted in...
Read moreA hacker stole $31M of Ether - how it happened, and what it means for Ethereum
Recent events have shed light on a significant breach of the Ethereum network, resulting in the theft of $31M worth of Ether. This incident...
Read moreUnderstanding The DAO hack in 10 questions
The DAO hack of 2016 was a watershed moment in blockchain history, testing the limits of smart contracts and governance structures. Let's ex...
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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.