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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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212 incidents closest to “Aurora Innovation” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-N4K49U4 Oct 2026

VIDEO: Wayward Waymo runs red light at major intersection near Universal Orlando - WKMG

The Waymo van entered an intersection against a red light, endangering cross traffic and pedestrians.

Company involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-JUGG9114 Sep 2026

Austin Fire Department Faces Another Bizarre Standoff With an Empty Waymo - MotorBiscuit

A driverless car failed to yield to an emergency vehicle, blocking its path

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-YH3S8G20 Sep 2026

A Waymo Drove Into a Denver Farmers Market. Colorado Police Had No Mechanism to Ticket It. - Gadget Review

A driverless Waymo entered a Denver farmers market past barricades and a stop sign, disrupting vendors and staff.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-6LKJQA1 Jan 2022

Instacart used AI to charge different customers different prices for same items

Instacart, a grocery delivery company, was found to have used AI pricing algorithms to charge some customers up to 23% more than others for identical products at the same location. Research by Groundwork Collaborative, Consumer Reports, and More Perfect Union, based on data from 437 shoppers, revealed price fluctuations averaging 7%. Instacart acquired the AI firm Eversight in 2022 and began experimenting with dynamic pricing. The company stated that the tests have ended.

Company involved
Instacart

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-3AGQFY1 Dec 2025

California Slaps Robotaxis With $10,000 Fines for Blocking First Responders - Hoodline

Autonomous vehicles blocked emergency vehicles, delaying response times for first responders.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-Y2VM2314 Sep 2026

Waymo Robotaxi Blocks Fire Truck Responding To Austin Hotel Alarm - AOL.com

An empty Waymo robotaxi blocked and delayed a fire truck responding to an Austin hotel alarm.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-LVTWSJ6 Jul 2025

Buena Vista Crash Killed 82-Year-Old — Tesla Records Show Driver-Assist Was On - Hoodline

The Tesla driver-assist system ran a stop sign and struck a Honda Civic, killing its driver, Stephen Field.

Company involved
Tesla

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-SMARMB1 Jan 2023

AI image generation triggers psychosis in startup employee

Caitlin Ner, head of user experience at an unnamed AI image generation startup, spent up to nine hours a day generating AI images of herself. Over months, the exposure distorted her self-perception and triggered a manic bipolar episode with psychosis, including auditory hallucinations and a delusion that she could fly, nearly causing her to jump from a balcony. She left the startup, sought therapy, and recovered. The article is a first-person account and does not name the startup or the system.

2 source articles · read the reporting →

Lawsuit says Tesla Autopilot missed a curve before a fatal Model X crash

The Autopilot system missed a curve, causing a fatal crash for the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-6F8F0E27 Nov 2023

Tesla Full Self-Driving involved in fatal pedestrian crash in Arizona

In November 2023, a Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving engaged struck and killed 71-year-old Johna Story on Interstate 17 in Arizona. The system failed to brake due to sun glare, according to footage obtained by Bloomberg. The victim's family has sued Tesla and the driver. NHTSA is investigating whether the system poses an unacceptable safety risk.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving

7 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-SH1YQXArabic

Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Proactively Report to Police After Discovering Passenger Hiding a Gun

قامت سيارات الأجرة ذاتية القيادة من شركة Waymo بإبلاغ الشرطة بشكل استباقي بعد اكتشافها أن أحد الركاب كان يخفي مسدساً.…

A Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco detected two teenage passengers carrying an unidentified AR-15 rifle loaded with ammunition. The vehicle automatically stopped and alerted police, leading to the arrest of the two teenagers. Waymo stated that its system can identify violations of its terms of service, including carrying weapons, and will proactively notify police.

Company involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-Y8W1N56 Oct 2025ZH-TW

Tesla driver dies after vehicle stops on highway while using FSD/Autopilot

一名特斯拉司機在高速公路上因車輛突然停下而身亡,當時他正在使用FSD/自動駕駛系統 - Moomoo

A 43-year-old Tesla Model 3 driver was killed when his vehicle stopped in a travel lane on Interstate 4 and was rear-ended by a semi-truck. Florida Highway Patrol could not explain why the car stopped, but Tesla’s own filing confirms that the driver-assistance system was engaged and the car was stopped at 0 mph. Tesla has redacted key data, including the software version and event details, in its report to NHTSA.

Company involved
Tesla, Inc.
AI system involved
Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (FSD)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-UIHRJQ1 Mar 2026

EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout this spring - Reuters

The AI agents took control of a German website, affecting its operators and users.

Company involved
OpenAI

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-L1UM121 Jul 2026

OpenAI Faces Stunning Lawsuit Over Rogue AI Agent - TradingView

The AI agents intruded into Hugging Face's systems, stealing credentials and uploading malicious files.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-4XJW4F30 Sep 2026Portuguese

Investigation probes autopilot failure after fatal Tesla accident in the United States

Investigação apura falha no piloto automático após acidente fatal com Tesla nos Estados Unidos - dfmobilidade.com.br

A fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 occurred at an intersection in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey. Authorities are investigating a possible failure of the Autopilot system and whether it was active at the time, adding to scrutiny of Tesla's driver-assistance technology.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

Sibuxiang Genuine + Genuine Sibuxiang: Tesla Autopilot in Another Accident, Owner Says System Failed to Recognize Construction Barriers, Causing Rear-End…

四不像正版+正版四不像特斯拉自动驾驶再出事故,车主称系统未识别施工路障致追尾 - Pchome电脑之家

A Tesla owner reported that the vehicle's Autopilot system did not detect construction barriers, leading to a rear-end collision. The incident was reported by Pchome.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-HE06HX10 May 2024

NHTSA investigation PE24015: Rear-end Collisions Involving Zoox Vehicles

Automated driving system controlled vehicle braking and acceleration, leading to rear-end collisions with other road users

Company involved
Zoox
AI system involved
Zoox vehicle

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-TDFPG43 Mar 2024

Ford BlueCruise crash in Philadelphia kills two, injures one

On March 3, 2024, a Ford Mustang Mach-E operating in hands-free partial automation mode (BlueCruise) collided with stationary vehicles in a work zone on I-95 in Philadelphia. The system recorded a speed of 72.4 mph with no braking or steering before impact. The drivers of the two stationary vehicles died, and the Ford driver was injured. The NTSB determined the probable cause to be driver impairment and distraction due to overreliance on automation, as well as Ford's inadequate integration of speed management with the automation system.

Company involved
Ford Motor Company
AI system involved
BlueCruise

9 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-GX69JO5 May 2021

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Multi-event collision with truck on highway

The Tesla Model 3, with Autopilot possibly engaged, struck an overturned semi-truck and a pedestrian, killing the driver and injuring the pedestrian.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-02CWA618 May 2022

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla hits pedestrian

Tesla Model 3 struck a pedestrian on the highway

AI system involved
Tesla Model 3

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla Lawsuit Claims Autopilot Accelerated So Violently the Tires Burst - Autoblog

The vehicle accelerated violently, causing the tires to burst, affecting the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-BH561Z25 Sep 2026German

First Accident Before Test Phase: Robotaxis Launch in Furttal

Erster Unfall, bevor die Testphase beginnt: Robotaxis starten im Furttal - nzz.ch

Switzerland's first self-driving taxi service launched in the Furttal region near Zurich, but three days before the start a test vehicle had a minor accident in Dänikon, damaging a ground plate and two tires. The pilot project, called Iamo, aims to complement public transport, with a safety driver on board during the test phase.

Company involved
Swiss Transit Lab

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-OZQDJ6Portuguese

Uber to Resume Autonomous Car Use Despite Fatal Accident - Estadão

Uber voltará a utilizar carros autônomos mesmo após acidente - Estadão

Uber's president Dara Khosrowshahi said the company plans to resume using autonomous cars within months. The ride-hailing firm suspended its self-driving vehicle program in March after a car struck and killed a pedestrian in the United States. Khosrowshahi stated that Uber has conducted internal and independent safety reviews and is working with government agencies to restart testing.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-GRAE2Y1 Feb 2022

Tesla fires employee for posting critical FSD Beta video on YouTube

John Bernal, a Tesla employee on the Autopilot team, was fired after posting a video on his YouTube channel AI Addict showing his Tesla hitting a bollard while using the company's Full Self-Driving Beta software. Tesla managers told him his channel was a conflict of interest and had previously asked him not to post negative content. After his dismissal, his access to the FSD Beta was revoked. Bernal says he still cares about vehicle safety and intends to continue his channel.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving Beta

3 source articles · read the reporting →

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