Facebook AI Chatbots Create Their Own Language : In 2017, Facebook researchers shut down chatbots after they developed an unexpected shorthand language, sparking fears about losing control.
Microsoft Tay Turns Toxic on Twitter : Microsoft’s AI chatbot Tay was launched on Twitter but quickly began posting offensive content after interacting with malicious users.
Uber Self-Driving Car Fatal Crash : An autonomous Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona, raising global concerns about self-driving safety standards.
COMPAS Algorithm Bias Controversy : The COMPAS AI system used in US courts faced criticism for racial bias in predicting criminal recidivism rates.
Amazon AI Recruitment Tool Bias : Amazon scrapped its AI hiring tool after discovering it discriminated against women in technical job applications.
Deepfake Political Misinformation Surge : AI-powered deepfakes spread false political messages, undermining public trust and raising urgent concerns about election interference.
Google Photos Racial Mislabeling Incident : Google Photos faced backlash after its image-recognition AI incorrectly labeled Black individuals in offensive categories.
Zillow AI Pricing Collapse : Zillow’s home-buying algorithm miscalculated housing prices, leading to massive financial losses and workforce layoffs.
AI Healthcare Algorithm Inequality : A widely used healthcare algorithm favored white patients over Black patients, exposing serious bias in medical AI systems.