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?

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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
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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31.01.05 · Risk Sub-Category

Information Manipulation

Clickbait and feeding the surveillance advertising ecosystem

"Beyond misinformation and disinformation, generative AI can be used to create clickbait headlines and articles, which manipulate how users navigate the internet and applications. For example, generative AI is being used to create full articles, regardless of their veracity, grammar, or lack of common sense, to drive search engine optimization and create more webpages that users will click on. These mechanisms attempt to maximize clicks and engagement at the truth’s expense, degrading users’ experiences in the process. Generative AI continues to feed this harmful cycle by spreading misinformat

From Generating Harms - Generative AI's impact and paths forwards (EPIC2023)

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