N.Y.P.D. Robot Dog’s Run Is Cut Short After Fierce Backlash

April 28, 2021

The New York Police Department (NYPD) canceled a contract for Boston Dynamics' robotic dog, Spot, due to public outcry. This incident highlights the need for safe and secure AI practices and robust governance mechanisms in AI deployment. Join us at Project Cerebellum, the AI incident database, to map this incident under 'Govern' within our HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM framework.

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MEASURE 2.6 — similarity 0.686, rank 1. TAIM detail and related incidents →
MANAGE 4.3 — similarity 0.679, rank 2. TAIM detail and related incidents →
GOVERN 4.2 — similarity 0.678, rank 3. TAIM detail and related incidents →

Alleged deployer: new-york-city-police-department
Alleged developer: boston-dynamics
Alleged harmed parties: new-york-city-low-income-communities

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