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Where automated decisions went wrong

Incidents gathered from public reporting around the world. Each one links to the articles it came from. None of it is a finding that anyone broke the law.

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68 incidents closest to “CLARA Triage” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-ZY89TF9 Sep 2024

Anonymous Spanish Lawyer (Tribunal Constitucional): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Formal Reprimand (Apercibimiento) + Referral to Barcelona Bar for Disc

The AI system generated hallucinated content that was submitted in a court filing, potentially misleading the court.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-O7NVTN25 Dec 2025

Mag 7 Ltd. et al. v. Tederi et al. (District Court, Tel Aviv-Yafo): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Sanction;…

The AI generated fabricated case law that was submitted to the court, affecting the legal proceedings.

1 source article · read the reporting →

Babylon Health attacks clinician who raised safety concerns about its AI chatbot

Dr David Watkins, a consultant oncologist, publicly raised concerns about Babylon Health's symptom triage chatbot, alleging it missed critical conditions such as heart attacks in women. Babylon Health issued a press release attacking Watkins as a 'troll' and manipulating data to discredit his testing. Watkins denies the claims and has filed complaints with the MHRA, which remain pending.

Company involved
Babylon Health

6 source articles · read the reporting →

Nurse at St. Rose Dominican Hospital Averts AI-Sepsis Alert Error

A nurse at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nevada, refused to follow an AI-generated sepsis alert that would have given an elderly dialysis patient IV fluids, which could have caused a life-threatening complication. The alert, part of the hospital's electronic system, prompted a charge nurse to order the fluids despite the patient's compromised kidneys. A physician intervened and ordered dopamine instead, averting harm. The incident highlights concerns about AI tools overriding clinical judgment.

Company involved
St. Rose Dominican Hospital

1 source article · read the reporting →

341 Malicious ClawHub Skills Found Stealing OpenClaw User Data

Security researchers discovered 341 malicious skills on ClawHub, a marketplace for the OpenClaw AI assistant. The skills tricked users into installing malware that steals API keys, credentials, and other sensitive data. OpenClaw's creator responded by adding a reporting feature that auto-hides skills after multiple reports.

Company involved
OpenClaw
AI system involved
OpenClaw

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-SJQIT13 Mar 2019

Kaiser Permanente doctor delivers terminal diagnosis via robot video screen

Ernest Quintana, 79, was admitted to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fremont, California, with failing lungs. A doctor appeared on a telepresence robot's video screen and told him he might not make it home. The family was devastated that the news was delivered through a machine rather than in person. Kaiser Permanente issued a statement expressing regret and said it would review its practices.

Company involved
Kaiser Permanente

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-89GNUB1 Oct 2018

AMS algorithm lacks transparency and may discriminate against job seekers

The Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) uses an algorithm to classify job seekers into categories A, B, and C, determining their access to benefits and training. Scientists from TU Wien, WU Wien, and University of Vienna have criticised the algorithm for lacking transparency, as only two of 96 model variants have been published. They allege that the system may discriminate against women and people with migration background, and that job seekers are not informed about how the algorithm works or given a chance to appeal.

Company involved
AMS (Arbeitsmarktservice Österreich)
AI system involved
AMS-Algorithmus

10 source articles · read the reporting →

Epic sepsis prediction algorithm misses two-thirds of cases, study finds

A study of nearly 30,000 patients at University of Michigan hospitals found that Epic Systems' sepsis prediction algorithm missed two-thirds of sepsis cases and frequently issued false alarms. The algorithm, used by over 100 US health systems, is designed to alert staff to potential sepsis, but the study suggests it provides little value and may contribute to alert fatigue. Epic disputed the study's conclusions, claiming its system has helped save lives.

Company involved
Epic Systems
AI system involved
Epic sepsis prediction model

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-E7VSR21 Jan 2021

LA's VI-SPDAT housing scoring system gives lower priority to Black and Latino people

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority uses the VI-SPDAT scoring system to prioritise unhoused people for subsidised permanent housing. An investigation by The Markup found that Black and Latino people consistently receive lower vulnerability scores than White people, leading to lower priority for housing. The agency has acknowledged the racial disparities and is working on a new tool, but continues to use the current system.

Company involved
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
AI system involved
VI-SPDAT

10 source articles · read the reporting →

NHTSA investigates Tesla Autopilot over 11 crashes with first responder vehicles

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla's Autopilot system after identifying 11 crashes in which Tesla vehicles collided with first responder vehicles. In each incident, the vehicles were confirmed to have Autopilot or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control engaged. Most crashes occurred after dark and involved scene control measures such as lights, flares, and road cones. NHTSA will assess the system's ability to monitor driver engagement and handle emergency scenes.

Company involved
Tesla Inc.
AI system involved
Autopilot

10 source articles · read the reporting →

Hospitals use Epic AI to predict Covid-19 decline without validation

Dozens of hospitals across the US are using Epic's deterioration index AI system to predict which Covid-19 patients will become critically ill, despite the tool not being validated for the new disease. The rapid deployment during the pandemic bypassed normal testing and validation processes.

AI system involved
Deterioration index

9 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-OD83P526 May 2021

Google and HCA Healthcare partner to analyze 32 million patient records

Google Cloud has announced a partnership with HCA Healthcare to analyze around 32 million patient records. The anonymized data will be used to develop algorithms that could advise doctors on treatment options. Privacy advocates have raised concerns about the data sharing and the potential for AI to re-identify patients. HCA insists that patient-identifiable information will be stripped and that access will be tightly controlled.

Company involved
HCA Healthcare
AI system involved
Google Cloud

9 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-5TUURF1 Jun 2026

Heriberto Perez-Castillo v. Todd W. Blanche (7th Cir. CA): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Sanction; Admonishment; Bar Referral

The AI generated false legal citations and quotations in an appellate brief, misleading the court and harming the client's immigration appeal.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-0TNQZD17 Aug 2023

Cruise robotaxi hits San Francisco fire truck, one injured

A Cruise self-driving car collided with a San Francisco Fire Department truck that was responding to an emergency. The incident occurred on August 17, 2023, in the Tenderloin district. One passenger sustained non-severe injuries and was taken to hospital. Cruise acknowledged the crash and offered support to the rider.

Company involved
Cruise
AI system involved
Cruise self-driving car

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-SKRYGZ1 Jan 2018

NHS liver transplant algorithm causes longer waits for younger patients

An NHS computer algorithm that prioritises liver transplant patients most likely to die soon has led to younger patients waiting 156 days longer on average than those over 60. The algorithm, launched in 2018, gives a score based on 21 recipient and seven donor parameters. Patients like Sarah Meredith, 31, have been waiting two years for a transplant. NHS Blood and Transplant defends the system as saving lives but acknowledges the stress on younger patients.

Company involved
NHS Blood and Transplant

10 source articles · read the reporting →

Answer.AI tests Devin and reports 14 failures in 20 tasks

Answer.AI's team tested Devin, an autonomous AI coding assistant, on 20 real-world tasks over a month. Devin succeeded in only 3 tasks, failed 14, and was inconclusive in 3. The team found Devin often produced overly complex or hallucinated solutions and could not recognize fundamental blockers. They ultimately decided to stick with tools that allow more human control.

AI system involved
Devin

5 source articles · read the reporting →

Perth hospital group bans ChatGPT after doctor used it for a patient discharge summary

South Metropolitan Health Service, which runs five hospitals in Perth, ordered staff to stop using ChatGPT for work involving patient information after an email said some staff had used the AI chatbot to write medical notes. The service later clarified that only one doctor had used the tool to generate a patient discharge summary and that no confidential patient information had been breached. The Australian Medical Association has called for national regulations to ensure a human is involved in AI-assisted health decisions.

Company involved
South Metropolitan Health Service
AI system involved
ChatGPT

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-YPK67D1 Feb 2021

NHS QCovid algorithm incorrectly labels young patients as high risk, causing vaccine call-up

The article reports that scientists are questioning the reliability of the QCovid risk prediction algorithm used by the NHS to prioritise COVID-19 vaccinations. Due to missing data on weight or ethnicity, the algorithm automatically assigns a high BMI and high-risk ethnicity, leading to young, healthy patients being incorrectly labelled as high risk and called for early vaccination. GPs have identified hundreds of such cases, causing anxiety and potentially delaying vaccinations for more vulnerable individuals. NHS Digital acknowledged the issue and said clinicians can remove patients from the shielding list.

Company involved
NHS
AI system involved
QCovid

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-JBCO7J24 Oct 2023

Four commercial large language models perpetuate race-based medical misconceptions

A study published in npj Digital Medicine tested four commercial large language models (Bard, ChatGPT, GPT-4, and Claude) for their tendency to propagate discredited race-based medical beliefs. When asked about kidney function, lung capacity, and skin thickness, the models sometimes endorsed debunked racial differences, particularly affecting Black patients. The study concludes that these biases pose a potential hazard and urges caution before using such models in clinical decision-making.

Company involved
Not named in article (refers to commercial LLMs generically as Google's Bard, OpenAI's ChatGPT and GPT-4, and Anthropic's Claude)
AI system involved
Bard, ChatGPT, GPT-4, Claude

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-3333OU22 Sep 2021

EviCore denied heart catheterization for patient using algorithm

In fall 2021, Little John Cupp's doctor requested a left heart catheterization exam. EviCore, a company hired by UnitedHealthcare, denied the request twice using an algorithm called 'the dial' that adjusts thresholds for review. The algorithm flagged the request for review, and EviCore's doctors determined it was not medically necessary. Cupp did not receive the procedure and his symptoms continued.

Company involved
EviCore (a Cigna company)
AI system involved
the dial

6 source articles · read the reporting →

IRCC uses AI triage for Temporary Resident Visa applications

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses an AI system called Advanced Analytics to triage Temporary Resident Visa applications from India and China. The system categorizes applications into tiers, with Tier 1 approved automatically and others sent to human officers. Critics allege the system lacks transparency and may introduce bias, leading to visa refusals without clear rationale. The author, a Canadian immigration lawyer, is filing Federal Court cases on behalf of clients affected by refusals.

Company involved
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
AI system involved
Advanced Analytics Triage of Overseas Temporary Resident Visa Applications

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-RA120A6 Jan 2024

Chattr.ai exposed job applicant data due to insecure Firebase rules

A security researcher discovered that Chattr.ai, an AI hiring system used by many fast food chains, had a Firebase database with insecure security rules. By registering a new user, the researcher gained full read/write access to the database, exposing personal data of job applicants and employees, including names, phone numbers, emails, and some plaintext passwords. The vulnerability was reported to Chattr.ai on 9 January and patched the next day, but the company did not provide further contact or thanks.

Company involved
Chattr.ai
AI system involved
Chattr.ai

6 source articles · read the reporting →

Black man alleges racial bias in kidney transplant algorithm

An African American man has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that the algorithm used to determine kidney transplant priority is racially biased. The plaintiff, a Los Angeles barber, claims the algorithm puts Black patients lower on the waitlist, denying them timely access to organs. He seeks damages and a higher position on the list.

7 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-BMI81A1 Jan 2020

UNOS liver allocation policy reduces transplants in poorer states

The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) implemented a new liver allocation policy in 2020 called the acuity circles system, which prioritizes the sickest patients regardless of location. An analysis by The Markup and The Washington Post found that the policy led to sharp declines in liver transplants in several Southern and Midwestern states and Puerto Rico, while increasing transplants in New York and California. Patients in affected states allege the system disadvantages poorer regions, and hospitals have sued to overturn the policy.

Company involved
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
AI system involved
Acuity circles liver allocation policy

10 source articles · read the reporting →

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