Court Halts Discriminatory Deliveroo Rider Ranking Algorithm in Italy
An Italian court has temporarily halted the operation of a Deliveroo rider-ranking algorithm, citing potential discrimination against worker...
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TAIM catalog Map Data source & citationAn Israeli Farmer's Stand Against AI Decision-Making
Explore a tense standoff between an Israeli farmer and an agricultural algorithm, shedding light on the need for responsible AI governance i...
Read moreAddressing Privacy Concerns: University of Illinois Halts Use of Remote-Testing Software
The University of Illinois has decided to discontinue the use of a remote-testing software following student complaints about privacy violat...
Read moreHow Amazon Algorithms Amplify Vaccine Misinformation: An Examination
A recent study points out that algorithms used by Amazon may inadvertently boost the spread of vaccine misinformation, raising concerns abou...
Read moreAssessing the Role of E-commerce Platforms in Curbing Algorithmic Spread of Vaccine Misinformation
Exploring the need for responsible AI governance and guardrails to prevent the dissemination of vaccine misinformation on e-commerce platfor...
Read moreUniversity of Toronto's Exam Monitoring Software: Potential Biases Impacting BIPOC Students
A recent investigation has highlighted concerns regarding the impact of exam monitoring software on BIPOC students at the University of Toro...
Read morePolice in Beverly Hills Attempt Unsuccessful Algorithm Manipulation on Instagram Live Streaming
In an unprecedented move, the Beverly Hills Police Department attempted to manipulate Instagram's algorithms in an effort to control live st...
Read moreExploring Potential AI Blind Spots in Live Streaming: The Case of Beverly Hills Cop
An intriguing incident involving the use of music during a live stream has sparked discussions about potential AI blind spots. In this analy...
Read moreFacebook's Cautious Approach to Fashion Advertising: A Closer Look
Exploring Facebook's advertising policies, specifically focusing on the recent rejection of fashion ads. This analysis highlights the role o...
Read moreAddressing Challenges in Enforcing Responsible AI: A Case Study on Facebook and Twitter
Exploring the complexities faced by social media giants, Facebook and Twitter, in managing content violations across Balkan regions. This di...
Read moreAccidental Blockage of 'Black vs White' Chess Strategy by YouTube Algorithm
An unusual incident occurred on the popular video-sharing platform, YouTube, when its algorithm mistakenly blocked a strategy tutorial for t...
Read moreTeaneck NJ Restricts Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology Due to Bias Concerns
The town of Teaneck, New Jersey, has restricted the use of facial recognition technology by its police force, citing concerns over bias and...
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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.