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Boeing's automated MCAS flight control system, classified as AI, was central to two fatal 737 Max crashes. Investigations allege Boeing employees, including the chief technical pilot, misled regulators about MCAS's safety, leading to administrative suspensions and a federal criminal probe into the company's conduct.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The MCAS is an AI system that automatically controls flight parameters to influence the plane's behavior. Its flawed design and misleading information provided to regulators have been directly linked to two fatal crashes, causing significant loss of life. The DOJ investigation into whether Boeing knowingly misled regulators about MCAS's safety relates to the development and use of this AI system leading to harm and violations of safety regulations. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's malfunction and regulatory breaches.[AI generated]
