Unauthorized Access to iPhone X via Mask Tricks Face ID: A Case Study on AI Security
This incident demonstrates the importance of robust security measures in AI systems, particularly in biometric authentication like Face ID....
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Data source & citationNear Miss: Averted Global Nuclear Disaster by AI-like Decision Making - Stanislav Petrov in 1983
In 1983, Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov made a life-saving decision that prevented global nuclear war. This AI incident maps to the Govern...
Read moreLearn About AI Safety: The Leaking Abstractions Issue in the Boeing 737 Max 8 Tragedy
The tragic crash of Boeing's 737 Max 8 aircraft highlighted a crucial AI safety concern known as 'leaking abstractions'. Understanding this...
Read moreRole of AI in 2010 'Flash Crash': UK Trader Arrested - Highlighting the Importance of Responsible AI Governance
This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). The arrest of a UK speed trader over his r...
Read moreDebunking the Myth: The Impact of the Neural Net Tank Incident on Trustworthy AI
Explore the Neural Net Tank Urban Legend, a significant AI incident that underscores the importance of safe and secure AI. This incident map...
Read moreTesla's AI Incident: Ensuring Safe and Secure Autonomous Driving
Incident involving a Tesla vehicle highlights the importance of trustworthy AI in autonomous driving. This AI incident maps to the Govern fu...
Read moreDriverless Delhi Metro Train Crash: Unveiling Lessons for Safe AI Governance
A driverless Magenta line train in Delhi tragically crashed through a wall today, raising critical questions about AI safety and governance....
Read moreAI Security Incident: Chinese Woman's iPhone X Unlocked by Colleague's Face
An intriguing incident occurred in China, where a woman's iPhone X was unlocked not by her, but by her colleague. This raises concerns about...
Read moreUnauthorized Use of Smart Speaker Triggers Police Raid: An Incident Highlighting the Need for Safe and Secure AI
This incident involving an unintended activation of a smart speaker leading to a police raid underscores the importance of trustworthy AI. T...
Read moreDiscovering Potential Techniques for Commercial-Proof AI Assistants: The Case of Amazon Echo
Exploring potential mechanisms employed by Amazon to ensure their AI assistant, Amazon Echo, remains inactive during commercials. This AI in...
Read moreUnintended Consequences: An Examination of an Algorithmic Termination and the Importance of Responsible AI Governance
An intriguing case of algorithm-based dismissal has left employees puzzled, underscoring the need for robust and transparent AI governance....
Read moreUnintended Consequences of Chinese AI: Face Recognition on Bus Ads
An unanticipated incident involving a Chinese AI system using face recognition technology inadvertently displayed an advertisement to an ind...
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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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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.