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AI Incidents

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When White Supremacists Target the Black Elderly

Recent research has uncovered an alarming incident where artificial intelligence was used to target Black elderly individuals, with white su...

'Three black teenagers' Google Image search sparks racism row

A recent incident involving a Google Image search has sparked discussions about racism and the need for responsible AI governance. Three bla...

Policing the Future

Exploring the potential benefits and risks of AI integration in policing, this article delves into responsible AI governance and trustworthy...

Police are using software to predict crime. Is it a ‘holy grail’ or biased against minorities?

In an era where data-driven decision making is increasingly prominent, the use of software to predict crime has garnered attention. Proponen...

Predictive Policing: the future of crime-fighting, or the future of racial profiling?

Explore the growing use of predictive policing in crime prevention, and its potential impact on fairness and equity. This article delves int...

Be Cautious About Data-Driven Policing

A recent study by MIT Media Lab sheds light on the potential risks of using data-driven policing systems, highlighting the importance of saf...

To predict and serve?

Exploring the complexities of using AI in decision-making processes and ensuring safety, fairness, and transparency.

Predictive policing violates more than it protects: Column

Exploring the impact of predictive policing on racial bias, privacy concerns, and community trust. Discussing responsible AI practices for s...

Police data could be labelling 'suspects' for crimes they have not committed

An investigation reveals potential misuse of AI systems in law enforcement, where innocent individuals are inaccurately labeled as suspects...

“Predictive policing” is happening now - and police could learn a lesson from Minority Report.

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

Why Oakland Police Turned Down Predictive Policing

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

Pitfalls of Predictive Policing

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

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.