Account Deletion of Latina Trans Woman on TikTok Highlights Need for Responsible AI Governance
An account deletion incident involving a Latina trans woman on TikTok serves as a stark reminder of the importance of trustworthy and safe A...
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AI Incidents
Data source & citationUnsafe AI: Shopping Mall Robot Falls from Escalator, Injuring Passengers
An unfortunate incident involving a shopping mall robot falling off an escalator and injuring several passengers highlights the importance o...
Read moreExploring the Fate and Vitality of an Admission AI Model: Lessons for Responsible AI Governance
Investigate the journey of an admissions algorithm, highlighting the importance of safe and secure AI in its design and operation. This AI i...
Read moreThe Impact of Brand Safety Tech on News Funding: Unveiling the Risks
Explore how brand safety technology inadvertently restricts ad placements, leading to news defunding. This AI incident maps to the Govern fu...
Read moreIsraeli Farmer's Conflict Highlights Importance of AI Governance
This incident involving an Israeli farmer challenging an algorithm underscores the need for trustworthy AI and robust governance mechanisms...
Read morePrivacy Concerns Prompt University of Illinois to Halt Use of Remote-Testing Software
The University of Illinois has decided to discontinue the use of its remote-testing software following complaints from students about privac...
Read moreExamining AI Bias in E-commerce Algorithms: Preventing Vaccine Misinformation Spread
Investigating the role of AI in e-commerce platforms' algorithmic curation, this research sheds light on potential vaccine misinformation pr...
Read moreExam Monitoring Software Bias Affects BIPOC Students at University of Toronto: An Issue in Trustworthy AI
An incident involving discriminatory behavior by exam monitoring software towards Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students ha...
Read moreBeverly Hills Cop Uses Music for Potential Privacy Protection: A Case Study in AI Incident Analysis
Explore the intersection of music, privacy, and AI in this intriguing case study. This incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project...
Read moreFacebook's AI Rejection of Fashion Ads: An Examination
Exploring the reasons behind Facebook's AI rejection of fashion ads, this analysis highlights the importance of safe and secure AI governanc...
Read moreAddressing Content Violations: A Challenge for Responsible AI in the Balkans - Facebook & Twitter Cases
Exploring two high-profile cases of content violations on Facebook and Twitter, this article highlights the importance of safe and secure AI...
Read moreAccidental Blockage of Chess Strategy by YouTube Algorithm: A Case Study in AI Governance
This incident involving the accidental blocking of a popular chess strategy video on YouTube highlights the need for safe and secure AI gove...
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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.