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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2 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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60.03.02 · Risk Sub-Category

Systemic risks

Global AI R&D divide

"Large companies in countries with strong digital infrastructure lead in general- purpose AI R&D, which could lead to an increase in global inequality and dependencies. For example, in 2023, the majority of notable general- purpose AI models (56%) were developed in the US. This disparity exposes many LMICs to risks of dependency and could exacerbate existing inequalities."

From International AI Safety Report 2025 (Bengio2025)

Domain 6 6.1 Other Other Other
60.03.03 · Risk Sub-Category

Systemic risks

Market concentration and single points of failure

"Market shares for general- purpose AI tend to be highly concentrated among a few players, which can create vulnerability to systemic failures. The high degree of market concentration can invest a small number of large technology companies with a lot of power over the development and deployment of AI, raising questions about their governance. The widespread use of a few general- purpose AI models can also make the financial, healthcare, and other critical sectors vulnerable to systemic failures if there are issues with one such model."

From International AI Safety Report 2025 (Bengio2025)

Domain 6 6.1 Other Other Other

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