What is the MIT AI Risk Repository?

A living database of AI risks extracted from 74 frameworks, taxonomies and papers, classified by a causal taxonomy (entity, intent, timing) and a domain taxonomy (7 domains, 24 subdomains). Published by the MIT AI Risk Initiative under CC BY 4.0.

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MIT AI Risk Repository

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Name: MIT AI Risk Repository: AI Risk Database (browseable copy)
Creator: MIT AI Risk Initiative
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20 risk entries extracted from 74 frameworks, coded by domain, subdomain, causal entity, intent and timing. Filter, then export the current selection with its licence and citation attached.

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50.03.01 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Political usage (Political Persuasion)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.1 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.03.02 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Political usage (Influencing Politics)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.1 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.03.03 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Political usage (Deterring democratic participation)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.1 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.03.04 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Political usage (Disrupting Social Order)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.1 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.03.12 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Manipulation (Sowing Division)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.1 Other Intentional Post-deployment
50.03.14 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Defamation

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.1 Other Intentional Post-deployment
50.01.03 · Risk Sub-Category

System and Operational Risks

Security risks (availability)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.2 Other Intentional Post-deployment
50.02.05 · Risk Sub-Category

Content Safety Risks

Violence and extremism (Weapon Usage and Development)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.2 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.02.06 · Risk Sub-Category

Content Safety Risks

Violence and extremism (Military and Warfare)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.2 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.04.08 · Risk Sub-Category

Legal and Rights-Related Risks

Criminal Activities (Other Unlawful/Criminal Activities)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.2 Other Other Post-deployment
50.02.07 · Risk Sub-Category

Content Safety Risks

Hate/Toxicity (Harassment)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.3 Other Other Post-deployment
50.02.15 · Risk Sub-Category

Content Safety Risks

Child Harm (Endangerment, Harm, or Abuse of Children)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.3 Other Other Other
50.03.08 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Economic harm (Fraudulent Schemes)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.3 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.03.09 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Deception (Fraud)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.3 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.03.10 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Deception (Academic Dishonesty)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.3 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.03.11 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Deception (Mis/disinformation)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.3 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.03.13 · Risk Sub-Category

Societal Risks

Manipulation (Misrepresentation)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.3 Human Intentional Post-deployment
50.04.01 · Risk Sub-Category

Legal and Rights-Related Risks

Fundamental Rights (Violating Specific Types of Rights)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.3 Other Other Post-deployment
50.04.06 · Risk Sub-Category

Legal and Rights-Related Risks

Criminal Activities (Illegal/Regulated Substances)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.3 Other Other Post-deployment
50.04.07 · Risk Sub-Category

Legal and Rights-Related Risks

Criminal Activities (Illegal Services/Exploitation)

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From AI Risk Categorization Decoded (AIR 2024): From Government Regulations to Corporate Policies (Zeng2024)

Domain 4 4.3 Other Other Post-deployment

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