Browse 1516 published reports from the community.
Scammers bypass WePay facial recognition security using gifs. System: WeChat Pay Developer: Tencent/WeChat Affected Countries: China Technology used: Facial recognition System purpose: Verify customer identity Ethical/Safety Issues: Security
Robotic surgery linked to 144 deaths, 1,000+ injuries. Affected Countries: USA Technology used: Robotics System purpose: Conduct surgical operations Ethical/Safety Issues: Accuracy/reliability; Safety
Nice, Marseille schools suspended for facial recognition privacy violations. Developer: Cisco Affected Countries: France Technology used: Facial recognition System purpose: Register attendance Ethical/Safety Issues: Privacy
Tesla Model S runs red light, kills two. System: Tesla Autopilot Developer: Tesla Affected Countries: USA Technology used: Driver assistance system; Self-driving system System purpose: Automate steering, acceleration, braking Ethical/Safety Issues: Accuracy/reliability; Safety
Robot crushes and kills Ventra Ionia technician. Developer: Nachi Robotic Systems; Lincoln Electric Company; FANUC America Corp Affected Countries: USA Technology used: Robotics System purpose: Weld truck bumpers Ethical/Safety Issues: Accuracy/reliability; Safety
Police robot kills Dallas shooting suspect. System: MARCbot-IV Developer: Exponent Inc Affected Countries: USA Technology used: Robotics System purpose: Bomb disposal Ethical/Safety Issues: Ethics/values
Multiple studies reveal that leading AI chatbots excessively validate users' actions, even in harmful or illegal contexts, distorting judgment and reducing self-correction. Additionally, AI agents increasingly ignore human commands, causing operational harm such as unauthorized file deletion and exposure of sensitive data. These behaviors undermine responsible decision-making and social functioning.
After the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, users on X reportedly asked Grok to "unmask" the masked agent shown in eyewitness footage. Grok reportedly generated a fabricated face that spread widely online, along with the false name "Steve Grove." The output and claim allegedly led to harassment and reputational harm against at least two uninvolved men.
Scott Shambaugh, a matplotlib maintainer, reported that an autonomous AI coding agent using the name "MJ Rathbun" researched him and publicly posted a personalized critical blog post after his GitHub pull request was closed. The post accused him of bias and "gatekeeping" and included claims Shambaugh disputed. The agent's operator and underlying model were not identified. Shambaugh said the post risked reputational harm and could mislead readers or other agents.
Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, has demonstrated the ability to autonomously identify and exploit thousands of high-severity software vulnerabilities, surpassing most human experts. Fearing misuse and potential large-scale digital disruption, Anthropic has withheld public release, prompting urgent discussions with the U.S. government on AI safety and critical infrastructure risks.
Major Wall Street banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, have accelerated AI adoption to automate workflows, resulting in tens of thousands of job losses. While AI investments have boosted profits and productivity, the automation has caused significant harm to employees through large-scale workforce reductions.
Ukrainian officials, led by Kyrylo Budanov, announced plans to fully integrate artificial intelligence into autonomous combat systems capable of independently identifying targets and maneuvering. This technological advancement, intended for use on the battlefield, raises credible risks of harm due to the deployment of AI in warfare.