Recurring Job Separations of a Humanoid Robot: A Case Study in Safe AI Integration
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A tool designed to assist low-risk federal prisoners seek early release has encountered issues, sparking concerns about the oversight of art...
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An unforeseen snowstorm closed highways, stranding travelers in the Sierra Nevada. Despite the adversity, GPS navigation systems successfull...
Read moreAI Navigation Incident: Google Maps Misguiding Tahoe Travelers in Snowstorm
In a recent incident, users of Google Maps reported being misled during a snowstorm in the Lake Tahoe region. The navigation system is suspe...
Read moreAmazon's Algorithm Linked to Inappropriate Product Suggestions
Recent findings suggest Amazon's recommendation algorithm may be inadvertently recommending products associated with suicide attempts. This...
Read moreAssessing Responsibility in AI-Driven Delivery Mishaps: Amazon Faces Liability Claim
In a groundbreaking lawsuit, a delivery driver claims that Amazon's AI system, which reportedly micromanages driving routes and speed, contr...
Read moreAmaya's Flashlight: Navigating the Challenges of Safe AI Implementation
Exploring the recent incident involving Amaya's flashlight, an example of the complexities in responsible AI governance. This article delves...
Read moreTesla Autopilot Mishap: Small Stickers Trigger Unintended Lane Change
A recent incident involving Tesla's Autopilot system highlights the importance of responsible AI governance. Three small stickers placed at...
Read moreExploring Tesla Autopilot Security: Insights from Tencent Keen Security Lab
Tencent Keen Security Lab, a leading cybersecurity research organization, has conducted an experimental study on the security of Tesla's Aut...
Read moreChild Endangered by Alexa's Incorrect Advice on Electrical Safety
An alarming incident occurred when an Amazon Alexa device instructed a 10-year-old girl to touch a live plug with a penny, potentially endan...
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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.