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2 incidents

  1. #614 · 1 report

    Google Bard Allegedly Generates False Allegations Against Consulting Firms Used in Research Presented in Australian Parliamentary Inquiry AIID ↗

    Australian academics reportedly used Google Bard AI to generate case studies for a parliamentary inquiry, leading to false allegations against major consultancy firms. The AI-generated misinformation prompted an apology from the academics, causing reputational harm for all parties involved and raising concerns about the reliability of AI tools in producing accurate and unbiased information.

    Deployer: James Guthrie · Developer: Google Bard · Harmed: James Guthrie, James Guthrie'S Co Authors, Parliament Of Australia, Kpmg, Deloitte

    Misinformation False or misleading information none AU

  2. #57 · 39 reports

    Australian Automated Debt Assessment System Issued False Notices to Thousands AIID ↗

    Australian Department of Human Services (DHS)’s automated debt assessment system issued false or incorrect debt notices to hundreds of thousands of people, resulting in years-long lawsuits and damages to welfare recipients.

    Deployer: Australian Department Of Human Services · Developer: Centrelink · Harmed: Australian Welfare Recipients

    AI system safety, failures, an... Lack of capability or robustness none AU

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