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.

Can I download the filtered risk list?

Yes. Apply filters and use Export CSV or Export JSON; the file carries the source, licence and citation so it can be reused with attribution.

MIT AI Risk Repository

Browse AI risks

Name: MIT AI Risk Repository: AI Risk Database (browseable copy)
Creator: MIT AI Risk Initiative
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

1 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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Environmental risk

"AI models are often trained using large amounts of computation. This process is very energy intensive, potentially leading to significant greenhouse emissions depending on the energy sources [132]. Experts believe drastically increasing carbon emissions could accelerate climate change, which may constitute a catastrophic risk [133]."

From Dimensional Characterization and Pathway Modeling for Catastrophic AI Risks (Chin2025)

Domain 6 6.6 Other Unintentional Pre-deployment

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