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Brake Failure in Reportedly AI-Driven Tram Leads to Multiple Injuries in Saint Petersburg, Russia
During a test run in Saint Petersburg in Russia a reportedly AI-powered "Smart Tram" failed, leading to a crash that injured several pedestrians and trapped a woman under its wheels. The tram's AI system reportedly shut off unexpectedly, and both primary and emergency brakes failed despite pre-test checks.
- Date it happened
- 2024-04-14
- Organisation involved
- Saint Petersburg government
- Product, system or model
- AI Cognitive Technologies driver assistance system
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