Unforeseen Consequences: AI-Controlled Robots' Collision Leads to Fire in UK Online Grocer
An unanticipated collision between AI-controlled robots resulted in a fire at an online-only grocery store in the UK. This AI incident under...
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Data source & citationMicrosoft Replaces Humans with AI: A Case Study in AI Governance
This incident involving Microsoft's replacement of journalists with AI highlights the importance of responsible AI governance. By understand...
Read moreImplementing Ethical Guardrails for Responsible AI: A Case Study
Explore how tech firms are enhancing trustworthy AI by putting ethical guard rails in place, and see how this AI incident maps to the Govern...
Read moreUnintended Consequences of AI Moderation: Facebook's Mass Shooting Videos vs Car Washes Incident
An unfortunate incident occurred when a Facebook AI moderator mistakenly categorized violent videos as innocuous footage of car washes. This...
Read moreEthnicity Detection Algorithm Incident: Alibaba Cloud Unit Under Scrutiny
The Alibaba cloud unit's ethnicity detection algorithm has raised concerns, underlining the need for responsible AI governance and safety me...
Read moreExamining the Incident of Mass Suspected Cheating in California Bar Exam: The Role of AI in Ensuring Fairness
Uncovering an instance where over one-third of California Bar Exam applicants were flagged for potential cheating, this incident emphasizes...
Read moreTikTok Anorexia Content Evades 'Pro-Ana' Ban Through Misspelled Hashtags
Exploring the use of misspelled hashtags as a loophole in TikTok's 'Pro-Ana' ban, this incident highlights the need for robust AI governance...
Read moreAccount Termination of a Latina Trans Woman on TikTok: A Case Study in AI Bias
This incident involving a Latina trans woman's account termination on TikTok raises questions about AI bias. Such incidents map to the Gover...
Read moreAI-Controlled Mall Robot Accident: Understanding Harm Prevention in AI Incidents
An AI-controlled mall robot unfortunately fell off an escalator, causing minor injuries to nearby passengers. This incident underscores the...
Read moreExploring the Impact: The Case Study of an Admissions Algorithm - Responsible AI in Action
Dive into the consequences of an admissions algorithm, shedding light on its implications for fairness and transparency in AI systems. This...
Read moreThe Impact of Inadequate Brand Safety Technology on News Funding: A Cautionary Tale for Responsible AI
This AI incident highlights the need for safe and secure AI in brand safety technology, preventing harm to news funding. It maps to the Gove...
Read moreIsraeli Farmer vs. Algorithm: A Case Study in AI Governance
Exploring the tensions between an Israeli farmer and a farm management algorithm, this article highlights the need for trustworthy AI and sa...
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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.