Lessons from the First-Day Mishap of a Self-Driving Shuttle: Prioritizing Responsible AI
Exploring the first-day accident of a self-driving shuttle, this incident underscores the importance of trustworthy AI and safe and secure a...
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Data source & citationAI-controlled robot accidently causes fatality at a German Volkswagen plant - A case study for safe and secure AI operation
An unfortunate incident occurred at a German Volkswagen factory, where an AI-controlled robot accidentally killed a human worker. This AI in...
Read moreCalifornia Autonomous Vehicle Incidents Highlight the Importance of Responsible AI Governance
Recent autonomous vehicle incidents involving Google's Waymo and Delphi self-driving cars in California highlight the need for trustworthy A...
Read moreUnauthorized Access of Apple's Face ID Highlights Importance of Safe and Secure AI
This incident involving hackers bypassing the Face ID security system on an iPhone X underscores the need for trustworthy AI. Understanding...
Read moreStanislav Petrov's Heroic Aversion of Potential Nuclear Disaster in 1983 - Illustrating the Importance of Safe and Secure AI
The 1983 nuclear weapons disaster averted by Stanislav Petrov serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible AI governance. Thi...
Read moreBoeing 737 Max 8 Incident: An Example of AI Safety Challenges (Leaking Abstractions) in Real-World Applications - Mapping to the Govern Function in Project Cerebellum's Trusted AI Model
Investigate the Boeing 737 Max 8 incident, which highlights the challenges of ensuring AI safety through understanding and addressing 'leaki...
Read moreFlash Crash of 2010: A Case Study on Safe and Secure AI in Financial Trading
This AI incident, involving a UK speed trader, maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). The event un...
Read moreDebunking the Neural Net Tank Urban Legend: Ensuring Safe and Secure AI
This AI incident, known as the Neural Net Tank urban legend, highlights the importance of responsible AI governance. It maps to the Govern f...
Read moreUnsafe AI Incident in Tesla Autopilot: Understanding the Importance of Responsible AI
An unfortunate accident involving a Tesla vehicle highlights the need for safe and secure AI governance. This AI incident maps to the Govern...
Read moreDriverless Delhi Metro Train Accident: Understanding the Role of Responsible AI and Safety Measures
A recent incident involving a driverless Magenta line train in Delhi Metro highlighted the need for safe and secure AI systems. This AI inci...
Read moreAI Security: iPhone X Facial Recognition Mistakenly Unlocked by Colleague in China
Incident involving facial recognition mistaking a colleague for the phone owner highlights the importance of trustworthy AI governance. This...
Read moreUnauthorized Use of Alexa: AI Incident Maps to Govern Function in Project Cerebellum TAIM
This incident highlights the potential risks associated with AI misuse. An individual manipulated an Amazon Alexa smart speaker, leading to...
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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.