Racial Bias in AI Search Results: An Unacceptable Incident of Untrustworthy AI
This incident underscores the importance of addressing racial bias in AI search results, a critical component of ensuring trustworthy and re...
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Data source & citationGender Bias Allegations in LinkedIn's Search Engine: An Examination of AI Governance
This analysis sheds light on a concerning allegation of gender bias in LinkedIn's search engine, emphasizing the need for trustworthy and re...
Read moreLeveraging AI for Fair Labor Market Solutions: A Case Study on the National Residency Matching Program
Explore the intersection of AI and labor markets through a case study on the National Residency Matching Program, a pioneering example of AI...
Read moreExamining Racial Bias in AI Systems: A Key Challenge for Responsible AI
This AI incident highlights the persistent issue of racial bias in AI systems, a crucial concern for trustworthy AI governance. Addressing a...
Read moreUnveiling the Electric Elves Mishap: Understanding Responsible AI Governance
This AI incident provides a vivid example of the importance of robust governance in AI systems, underscoring the need for trustworthy and sa...
Read moreResponsible AI and Algorithmic Defamation: An Analysis of the Shameless Autocomplete Incident
Explore this incident involving algorithmic defamation, its impact on trustworthy AI, and how it maps to the Govern function in HISPI Projec...
Read moreTemporary Suspension of Google's Nest Smart Smoke Alarm Sales Due to Functionality Issue – Highlighting the Importance of Safe and Secure AI
Recent events have led to Google's decision to halt sales of its Nest Smart Smoke Alarm. This AI incident underlines the critical role trust...
Read moreBias in AI Judging: A Beauty Contest Case Study - Preventing Harm through Responsible AI Governance
Explore the incident where an AI was biased towards lighter skin tones in a beauty contest, shedding light on the importance of safe and sec...
Read moreChild Injured by Crime-Fighting Robot at Silicon Valley Mall: An Important Lesson for Safe and Secure AI
Incident involving a crime-fighting robot rolling over a child highlights the importance of trustworthy AI governance. This AI incident maps...
Read moreThe Role of The DAO in AI Governance: A Case Study
Explore the significance of The DAO (organization) in promoting responsible AI, highlighting its impact on AI governance and trustworthiness...
Read moreRobot Employee Causes Unintended Customer Fear in Retail Store - Importance of Safe and Secure AI
This incident demonstrates the potential risks of unregulated AI deployment. In this case, a robot hired to assist customers caused fear ins...
Read moreAI Border Control Malfunction: Rejection of Photo Due to Closed Eyes - Emphasizing the Importance of Responsible AI
An incident involving an AI-powered passport checker has raised concerns about the reliability and fairness of these systems. In this instan...
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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.
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