Snow Blindness in Self-Driving Cars: A Case Study on Safe and Secure AI Operations
Recent incident involving self-driving cars highlights the challenges of autonomous vehicles in adverse weather conditions. This AI incident...
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Data source & citationResponsible AI Incident: Google's Autonomous Vehicle Involved in Collision Due to Human Error
This AI incident involving Google's self-driving car highlights the need for safe and secure AI, particularly in autonomous vehicles. The co...
Read morePalestinian Man Arrested Due to Incorrect AI Translation: A Case for Responsible AI Governance
In a concerning incident, a Palestinian man was arrested due to a mistranslation by Facebook's AI system. This underscores the importance of...
Read moreRacial Bias in Augmented Reality: An Examination of Pokemon Go
The augmented reality game Pokemon Go has become a cultural phenomenon, yet it highlights persistent issues of racial bias in technology. Th...
Read moreTeachers Plan Broader Appeals Against Alleged Biased AI Evaluations: Emphasizing the Need for Trustworthy AI
This incident underscores the critical role of responsible AI in education, highlighting potential biases in evaluations. Join us in ensurin...
Read moreFacial Recognition Ban in Teaneck NJ Highlights Importance of Responsible AI Governance
Teaneck NJ has banned facial recognition usage by police, raising concerns over bias and potential misuse. This AI incident maps to the Gove...
Read moreLawsuit Over Google Instant's Alleged Anti-Semitic Bias Highlights Need for Responsible AI Governance
This incident underscores the importance of trustworthy AI and its governance, particularly in sensitive areas such as search results. The c...
Read moreUnchecked Live Facial Recognition: Tracking Children Labeled as Criminals - Emphasizing the Importance of Safe, Responsible AI
This case underscores the urgent need for robust AI governance and trustworthy AI practices. By raising awareness about this AI incident, we...
Read moreAI-equipped Police Robot Encounters Communication Mishap: Song Instead of Response
An AI-powered police robot encountered an unusual incident, responding to a crime report by singing a song instead of assisting. This AI inc...
Read moreExploring the Role of AI in Higher Education Admission Decisions: A Responsible Approach
Delve into an analysis of a college admission algorithm, understanding its implications for students. This AI incident maps to the Govern fu...
Read moreRacial Bias in AI: An Unfortunate Case of Kidney Transplant Algorithm Discrimination
Exploring a troubling incident involving an AI-based transplant algorithm that seemingly favored white patients, this article highlights the...
Read moreHumorous AI Mishap: Mistaking a Ref's Bald Head for a Football - Emphasizing the Need for Responsible AI Governance
An amusing incident involving an AI system mistaking a referee's bald head for a football highlights the importance of responsible AI govern...
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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.