Petition Filed Over Alleged Human Rights Violations by Chatbot Luda
Civic organizations have raised concerns about the potential infringement of human rights by a popular chatbot named Luda. The petition high...
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TAIM catalog Map Data source & citationSouth Korean Chatbot Incident Highlights Importance of Responsible AI and Data Governance
Recent incident involving a South Korean chatbot underscores the need for tech companies to prioritize data privacy and responsible AI pract...
Read moreAmazon's Automated Decision: War Veteran Loses Job without Due Process
An Amazon employee, a war veteran, was terminated from his role after an automated email system flagged him for policy violations. The decis...
Read moreNavigating AI Challenges: The Case of Automated Dismissals at Amazon
Exploring the complexities and consequences of relying on AI in critical decision-making processes, as demonstrated by the recent dismissals...
Read moreUnintended Job Losses: Amazon Flex and AI-Driven Decision Making
In an unprecedented move, Amazon Flex, the company's delivery service platform, fired several of its employees using a software algorithm. T...
Read moreAmazon Employs Algorithms and AI to Dismiss Flex Drivers via Email: A Discussion on Responsible AI Governance
In a recent development, Amazon has reportedly been using algorithms and AI systems to terminate its Flex drivers through emails. This incid...
Read moreAmazon's Algorithmic Decision-Making: Minimal Human Intervention and Worker Terminations
A recent investigation reveals that Amazon is utilizing algorithms to manage its Flex workforce, with limited human intervention in the deci...
Read morePolice Request Modification of Evidence from ShotSpotter's Gunshot-Detecting AI
In a significant development, police departments have asked ShotSpotter, the gunshot-detecting artificial intelligence provider, to modify e...
Read morePolice Discontinue Expensive Gunshot Detection System in San Antonio
In a move towards responsible AI governance, the San Antonio Police Department has discontinued its use of the gunshot detection system, Sho...
Read moreFall River Officially Ends Contract with ShotSpotter after Unsatisfactory Results
The city of Fall River, Massachusetts, has terminated its contract with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, due to disappointing result...
Read moreShutting Down ShotSpotter in Troy: A Move Towards Safe and Secure AI Governance
In an effort to promote responsible AI practices, the city of Troy has decided to deactivate its ShotSpotter system. The decision follows co...
Read moreChicago Police Deployments: Over 40,000 False Alarms from ShotSpotter System in 21 Months
A new study reveals that the ShotSpotter system, employed by Chicago PD for gunshot detection, generated over 40,000 dead-end deployments wi...
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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.