Global Human Rights Violations Linked to NSO Group's Pegasus Spyware

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Researchers and human rights organizations have mapped the global use of NSO Group's AI-powered Pegasus spyware, revealing its deployment by state actors to target journalists, activists, and civil society figures. The spyware's use has led to widespread human rights violations, including surveillance, intimidation, harassment, arrests, and physical violence.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

Pegasus spyware is an AI system that enables sophisticated digital surveillance and intrusion into personal devices. Its deployment by governments has directly caused harm to individuals' rights and safety, including violations of privacy, freedom of expression, and physical intimidation or violence. The article documents actual harms resulting from the spyware's use, such as arrests and harassment following digital intrusions. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant human rights violations caused by the AI system's use.[AI generated]
AI principles
AccountabilityPrivacy & data governanceRespect of human rightsTransparency & explainabilityDemocracy & human autonomy

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Government, security, and defenceDigital security

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Civil society

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Human or fundamental rightsPsychologicalPhysical (injury)Public interest

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Articles about this incident or hazard

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A new 'digital violence' platform maps dozens of victims of NSO Group's spyware

2021-07-03
Yahoo News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system that enables sophisticated digital surveillance and intrusion into personal devices. Its deployment by governments has directly caused harm to individuals' rights and safety, including violations of privacy, freedom of expression, and physical intimidation or violence. The article documents actual harms resulting from the spyware's use, such as arrests and harassment following digital intrusions. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant human rights violations caused by the AI system's use.
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Cherie Blair hired by security firm accused of helping Saudis spy on murdered dissident Jamal Khashoggi

2021-07-03
The Telegraph
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for remote surveillance and interception of communications. The lawsuit alleges that this AI system was used by Saudi Arabia to spy on Jamal Khashoggi and others, leading to violations of human rights and contributing to serious harm, including Khashoggi's murder. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to harm to persons and violations of human rights. The involvement of Cherie Blair as an adviser does not negate the incident classification, as the core issue is the AI system's misuse causing harm. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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A new 'digital violence' platform maps dozens of victims of NSO Group's spyware

2021-07-03
TechCrunch
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system that enables sophisticated digital surveillance and intrusion into personal devices. Its use by governments has directly caused harm to individuals' rights and safety, including violations of privacy, freedom of expression, and physical security. The documented cases of phone hacking followed by arrests and violence constitute direct harm linked to the AI system's use. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized human rights violations and physical harms resulting from the AI system's deployment.
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Amnesty, research groups map out global reach of Israeli NSO Group's spyware

2021-07-04
The Times of Israel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated digital surveillance, capable of accessing private communications and device functions. Its deployment has directly caused harm to individuals and communities by violating privacy and enabling state terror tactics, as documented by Amnesty International and other groups. The harms include psychological harm, harassment, detention, and even links to physical violence. The article reports on realized harms and ongoing impacts, not just potential risks, thus meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Has NSO phone hacking co. finally gone transparent?

2021-06-30
The Jerusalem Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled hacking system used to infiltrate cell phones, which directly leads to violations of human rights by enabling surveillance and oppression of activists. The article details actual misuse cases, investigations, and contract terminations due to abuse, indicating realized harm. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and central. Although NSO attempts transparency and mitigation, the harms have already occurred, making this an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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New Database Ties NSO Group to Improper Spying and Violence

2021-07-03
BloombergQuint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
While NSO Group's technology likely involves AI components (e.g., surveillance tools with AI capabilities), the article primarily focuses on the company's response and transparency efforts rather than detailing a new AI Incident or AI Hazard. The mention of past misuse is background context, and the report aims to address these issues. Therefore, this is Complementary Information as it updates on governance and mitigation efforts related to AI-related harms but does not describe a new incident or hazard.
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New Database Ties NSO Group to Improper Spying and Violence - BNN Bloomberg

2021-07-03
BNN
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for covert surveillance by governments. The article documents multiple cases where its use has directly led to human rights violations and physical harm, including harassment, intimidation, and murder. The harms are realized and directly linked to the AI system's deployment. The event clearly meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly caused significant harm to individuals and communities, violating fundamental rights.
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NSO Group's new transparency report "another missed opportunity"

2021-07-01
Amnesty International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, which has been linked to violations of human rights through unlawful surveillance of activists and journalists. The article describes ongoing harm caused by the use of this AI system, including legal challenges and human rights impacts. However, the article focuses mainly on the response to the transparency report and calls for accountability rather than reporting a new incident or hazard. Since the harms have already occurred and the report is a response to these, this is best classified as Complementary Information providing context and updates on societal and governance responses related to AI harms.
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Digtial Violence platform maps the global harm of surveillance company NSO Group's Pegasus spyware.

2021-07-03
Amnesty International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled surveillance system that infiltrates personal devices to extract sensitive information, enabling state actors to monitor and intimidate human rights defenders. The article documents actual harms caused by this AI system, including psychological harm, harassment, and arbitrary detention of activists like Maati Monjib. The spyware's use has directly contributed to violations of fundamental rights and physical and psychological harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk or a complementary update but a clear case of realized harm stemming from the use of an AI system.
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Researchers map all known victims of NSO Group's spyware Pegasus

2021-07-04
Social News XYZ
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for remote hacking and surveillance. Its use has directly caused harm to individuals' rights and safety, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The article details actual harms resulting from the spyware's deployment, including surveillance leading to intimidation and violence, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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MIL-OSI NGOs: New investigation shows global human rights harm of NSO Group’s spyware

2021-07-03
foreignaffairs.co.nz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for cyber-surveillance that has been employed to target human rights defenders, leading to violations of fundamental rights and real-world harm. The investigation documents these harms, indicating that the spyware's use has directly caused human rights violations. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and harm to people and communities.
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A new 'digital violence' platform maps dozens of victims of NSO Group's spyware - TechCrunch - Business Telegraph

2021-07-03
Business Telegraph
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed for sophisticated digital surveillance and intrusion. Its use by state actors has directly led to violations of human rights, including harassment, intimidation, arrests, and physical violence against targeted individuals and their networks. The article details concrete instances of harm caused by the spyware's deployment, such as the hacking of phones of journalists and activists and subsequent real-world consequences. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and realized human rights harms.
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New investigation shows global human rights harm of NSO Group's spyware - Amnesty International - Business Telegraph

2021-07-03
Business Telegraph
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for cyber-surveillance that has been deployed against human rights defenders, causing direct harm such as violations of privacy, intimidation, harassment, and arbitrary detention. The article documents these harms and links them explicitly to the use of this AI-enabled spyware. The harms fall under violations of human rights and harm to individuals and communities, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's use is not hypothetical or potential but has already caused significant harm, excluding classification as a hazard or complementary information.
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New investigation shows global human rights violation of NSO Groups spyware | ExBulletin

2021-07-03
ExBulletin
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for digital surveillance that has been directly linked to human rights violations, including breaches of privacy and harassment of activists and journalists. The article details realized harms such as psychological damage, arbitrary arrests, and ongoing harassment resulting from the spyware's use. Therefore, this constitutes an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of fundamental human rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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Pegasus: espiaron a periodistas de todo el mundo con software israelí, según reporte

2021-07-19
CNN Español
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and data extraction, which has been used to spy on journalists and activists globally. This constitutes a violation of human rights and breaches of legal protections, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article documents realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and privacy breaches, not merely potential or hypothetical risks. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant harm to individuals' rights and freedoms.
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Carmen Aristegui: Creadores de Pegasus no afirman ni niegan que el software siga en uso en México | Video | CNN

2021-07-19
CNN Español
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which has been linked to human rights violations through unauthorized spying. The article references ongoing concerns about its use, implying harm has occurred or is occurring due to misuse. The uncertainty about current use in Mexico does not negate the fact that the system's deployment has led to violations of rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's misuse.
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Arabia Saudí desmiente acusaciones de espionaje con el software Pegasus Por EFE

2021-07-21
Investing.com Español
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered surveillance software capable of sophisticated interception and monitoring of communications. The reported use of Pegasus by governments to spy on individuals, including journalists and activists, constitutes a violation of human rights. The harms described are realized and directly linked to the use of this AI system. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of rights and harm to individuals.
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Firma de vigilancia israelí acusada de espionaje a periodistas, políticos, activistas, religiosos

2021-07-18
BioBioChile
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate smartphones and extract private data covertly. The article details how its use by authoritarian regimes has led to widespread unauthorized surveillance of journalists, political figures, activists, and others, constituting violations of human rights and privacy. This meets the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm in the form of rights violations and breaches of privacy across many countries.
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Pegasus: el software israelí que ha estado espiando a miles de personas

2021-07-19
BioBioChile
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system used for surveillance and espionage, and its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches affecting thousands of people globally. The article details realized harms such as spying on journalists and activists, which constitutes a breach of fundamental rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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El software israelí Pegasus, utilizado para espiar a 50.000 teléfonos de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Cinco Días
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated capabilities such as remote access, data extraction, and surveillance through microphones and cameras. Its use by governments to spy on targeted individuals has directly resulted in violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and suppression of dissent, which are harms covered under the AI Incident definition (violations of human rights and harm to communities). The article details realized harm, not just potential risk, and explicitly links the AI system's use to these harms. Hence, the event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Regular nuevas herramientas de espionaje | Editorial

2021-07-21
EL PAÍS
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices and enables unauthorized surveillance. The article provides evidence of its use by governments to spy on vulnerable groups, causing direct harm through violations of privacy and human rights. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm, including breaches of fundamental rights and potential legal and physical consequences for individuals. The article also highlights the need for regulation to prevent further misuse, reinforcing the serious nature of the harm caused.
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Pegasus, el espía que desnudó al independentismo catalán

2021-07-19
EL PAÍS
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used by government agencies to conduct covert surveillance. Its deployment against political leaders and activists led to direct violations of privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's AI capabilities enabled sophisticated intrusion and data extraction, directly causing harm to individuals' rights and freedoms. The article reports actual harm from the use of this AI system, not just potential harm or general information, so it is classified as an AI Incident.
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Una filtración revela el espionaje de gobiernos a periodistas y opositores con el programa Pegasus

2021-07-19
EL PAÍS
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for sophisticated cyber surveillance, involving automated data extraction and real-time monitoring capabilities. The article details how multiple authoritarian governments have used this AI system to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and opposition figures, leading to violations of fundamental rights and freedoms. The harms are direct and significant, including breaches of privacy, suppression of free speech, and potential intimidation or persecution of targeted individuals. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and central to the incident, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Software israelí ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Diario El Comercio
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. Its use to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures has directly caused violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article details confirmed infiltrations and the resulting harm, not just potential risks. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing realized harm.
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NSO rechaza de nuevo acusaciones de espionaje y dice que no responderá más preguntas de la prensa

2021-07-21
Diario El Comercio
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance and espionage, involving sophisticated data processing and intrusion capabilities. The article details how its use has led to spying on vulnerable groups, including activists and journalists, which is a violation of human rights and privacy. Despite NSO's denial, the investigation and evidence indicate that the AI system's use has directly or indirectly caused harm. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and breach of legal protections.
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Esposa e hijos del presidente mexicano López Obrador habrían sido espiados con el software israelí Pegasus

2021-07-20
Diario El Comercio
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of infiltrating mobile devices to extract data and monitor communications. Its use to spy on the president's family, political figures, and journalists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which falls under harm category (c). The article details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and data breaches. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of rights and harm to individuals.
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Gobierno de Peña Nieto utilizó Pegasus para espiar a AMLO y su familia

2021-07-19
El Heraldo de M�xico
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for covert surveillance, involving sophisticated data collection and control capabilities. Its deployment to spy on political figures and their families without consent constitutes a breach of fundamental rights and legal protections. The event reports actual use and harm, not just potential risk, thus qualifying as an AI Incident under the framework's criteria for violations of human rights and legal obligations.
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Aparecen números de periodistas mexicanos en lista del sofware israelí Pegasus

2021-07-19
El Heraldo de M�xico
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. Its use has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, as evidenced by the targeting of journalists, activists, and political figures, and the indirect link to the assassination of a journalist. The article documents realized harm caused by the AI system's use, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and privacy. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harms are direct and significant.
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¿Qué es Pegasus y cómo funciona el software israelí que espía celulares?

2021-07-19
El Heraldo de M�xico
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (spyware with sophisticated capabilities including zero-click exploits) whose use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy through unauthorized surveillance of thousands of individuals globally. The harms described include breaches of fundamental rights and freedoms, making this an AI Incident under the framework. The article details realized harms caused by the AI system's use, not just potential risks, thus it qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Von der Leyen considera "absolutamente inaceptable" el espionaje a la prensa

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance. The reported infiltration of journalists' phones by governments using Pegasus directly leads to violations of human rights, specifically privacy and freedom of expression. The event describes actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm from its use justify this classification.
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DDHH.-Amnistía y FIP denuncian el uso del software israelí Pegasus para "atacar" a periodistas y piden respetar los DDHH

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI-enabled spyware system (Pegasus) that performs sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from mobile devices, which qualifies as an AI system due to its advanced capabilities in automated intrusion and data processing. The use of this AI system has directly led to violations of human rights, specifically privacy rights and freedom of the press, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework. The harms are realized and documented, not merely potential, and include breaches of fundamental rights and suppression of democratic freedoms. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus rechaza las acusaciones sobre espionaje a periodistas y activistas

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated technology to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. The reported unauthorized surveillance of journalists, activists, and politicians constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The involvement of the AI system in these activities is direct, as the spyware's capabilities enabled the espionage. Despite the company's denial, the investigation and reports indicate that harm has occurred. Thus, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use in espionage and surveillance.
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AI denuncia que un software espía israelí facilitó una violación de derechos a gran escala

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware software is an AI system or at least an advanced algorithmic system capable of sophisticated surveillance and infiltration of mobile devices. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights on a large scale, as documented by Amnesty International and investigative journalism. The harm is realized and ongoing, involving breaches of privacy and suppression of dissent, which fall under violations of human rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and the harm caused.
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Portaltic.-Cathcart (WhatsApp) insta a detener el uso de Pegasus, con el que se cometen "abusos contra los derechos humanos"

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used to infiltrate mobile devices and extract private information without consent. Its deployment against vulnerable groups like activists and journalists constitutes a clear violation of human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the framework. The spyware's use has directly caused harm by enabling mass surveillance and abuse of rights. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Más de 15,000 personas en México aparecen en una lista de posibles espionajes: The Guardian

2021-07-18
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated AI-powered surveillance tool that uses AI techniques to infiltrate devices and extract information. Its deployment by governments to spy on activists and journalists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a direct harm caused by the AI system's use. The article reports actual harm occurring, not just potential harm, thus it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Firma israelí acusada de espionaje contra periodistas, políticos y activistas

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus software is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking, which has been used to spy on thousands of individuals globally. The event details direct harm caused by the use of this AI system, including breaches of privacy, violations of human rights, and indirect links to physical harm (e.g., assassination of a journalist). The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and central to the incident. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, specifically under violations of human rights and harm to communities.
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Israel se plantea frenar la exportación de programas de espionaje

2021-07-22
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights through unauthorized hacking of individuals' phones. The harms are realized and significant, including breaches of fundamental rights and potential abuse by governments. The article details these harms and the ongoing investigation and policy reconsiderations, confirming the event as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Qué es y cómo funciona Pegasus Project, el software con que se habría espiado 15,000 personas en México

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses advanced techniques to hack into devices and extract data. Its deployment by the Mexican government and other clients has directly resulted in violations of fundamental rights, including privacy and freedom of expression, by spying on journalists, activists, and public figures. The article details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harm is realized, not just potential.
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AP EXPLICA: Crece la lista de espionaje de empresa israelí

2021-07-20
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The article details direct harm caused by its use, including infections of targeted individuals' devices and violations of human rights and press freedom. The spyware's deployment has led to realized harms such as privacy breaches, intimidation, and potential threats to life (e.g., linked to the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi). Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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DDHH.- El Gobierno de Hungría niega haber utilizado el software espía israelí Pegasus

2021-07-20
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and data extraction. The article details credible investigative findings that the software was used to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures in Hungary, which constitutes a violation of fundamental rights. Despite official denial, the evidence points to realized harm through unauthorized surveillance, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights. The involvement of the AI system is central to the harm described, and the harm is realized, not merely potential.
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El escándalo por el espionaje crece mientras los gobiernos niegan implicación

2021-07-20
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI-enabled surveillance tool that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices. The article reports on the actual use of this AI system by various governments to spy on individuals, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. This constitutes direct harm caused by the AI system's use. The involvement of AI is explicit, and the harms are clearly articulated, including breaches of privacy and rights of journalists and activists. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Software espía de firma israelí usado contra periodistas, políticos y activistas, según la prensa

2021-07-18
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, which has been used against journalists, politicians, and activists, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The event reports actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including unauthorized access to personal data and potential threats to individuals' safety and rights. The involvement of the AI system directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of privacy.
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Israel.- El Gobierno israelí asegura que tomará "medidas apropiadas" si se demuestran ilegalidades de NSO con Pegasus

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (Pegasus spyware) whose use has directly led to violations of human rights by unauthorized surveillance of individuals, including journalists and activists. The spyware's AI capabilities enable invasive data access and control over devices, which has caused harm to privacy and fundamental rights. The article describes realized harm rather than potential harm, and the involvement of the AI system is central to the incident. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus y el "lado oculto" de la diplomacia tecnológica israelí

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that infiltrates smartphones to extract data and control hardware like cameras and microphones. The article reports that it has been used to spy on at least hundreds of individuals including journalists and human rights activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and directly linked to the use of this AI system. Hence, this is an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in espionage and repression.
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El CPJ exige detener los abusos con programas espía tras el caso Pegasus

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware software that uses AI techniques for infiltration and surveillance, thus qualifying as an AI system. Its use by governments to spy on journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event describes actual harm occurring, not just potential harm, and involves the use of an AI system in a harmful manner. Hence, it is classified as an AI Incident.
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Israel nombra una comisión para revisar el fabricante de Pegasus, NSO

2021-07-22
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system used for surveillance, and its misuse has been linked to violations of human rights and privacy. However, the article describes the establishment of a commission to investigate past allegations rather than reporting a new incident of harm. Therefore, this event is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides governance and oversight context related to a previously reported AI Incident involving Pegasus, rather than describing a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Indignación por el caso Pegasus y el espionaje a periodistas y opositores

2021-07-19
infobae
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that has been used by multiple governments to conduct unauthorized surveillance on individuals, including journalists and political figures. This use directly violates human rights and fundamental freedoms, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (specifically violation of human rights). The article documents realized harm from the use of this AI system, including confirmed hacking of phones and the resulting threats to individuals' safety and privacy. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Esta herramienta identifica teléfonos espiados con Pegasus | Digital Trends Español

2021-07-20
Digital Trends Español
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems (Pegasus spyware uses AI techniques for surveillance), but the article focuses on the release of a detection tool and general information about Pegasus spyware. There is no direct or indirect harm described as occurring due to the AI system in this article, nor is there a credible plausible future harm event described. The article is primarily informational and supportive, providing complementary information about AI-related surveillance and detection efforts. Therefore, it fits the category of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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AI: software espía israelí facilitó violación de privacidad

2021-07-19
Deutsche Welle
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware software developed by NSO Group qualifies as an AI system because it involves sophisticated data processing and surveillance capabilities likely powered by AI technologies. The event details how the use of this AI system has directly caused violations of human rights (privacy violations, suppression of free speech, targeting of activists and journalists), which fits the definition of an AI Incident under category (c) violations of human rights. The harm is realized and documented, not merely potential. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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NSO Group señalado de espiar a 50.000 teléfonos con Pegasus

2021-07-19
Deutsche Welle
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and potential threats to the safety of targeted individuals such as journalists and activists. The article reports actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including surveillance of thousands of people and indirect links to harm such as the assassination of a journalist whose phone was targeted. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant harm to individuals and communities.
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Opinión: Pegasus, el arma cibernética de los dictadores

2021-07-20
Deutsche Welle
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (a sophisticated spyware employing AI for data extraction and surveillance). Its use by governments to spy on and intimidate opposition figures and journalists constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, which is a direct harm as defined under AI Incident criteria. The article describes actual harms caused by the use of this AI system, including privacy violations and enabling serious crimes such as assassination. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Quién es quién de las víctimas de los teléfonos infectados por Pegasus

2021-07-19
EL MUNDO
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and intrusion into mobile devices. Its use by authoritarian regimes to spy on and harass individuals constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, fulfilling the criteria for harm under (c) violations of human rights. The article documents realized harms including deaths, harassment, and suppression of free press, directly linked to the use of this AI system. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Conozca Pegasus, el software con que han espiado a más de 50,000 periodistas, líderes y abogados

2021-07-19
Listin diario
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a software system that uses advanced algorithmic exploits and remote control capabilities to infiltrate and surveil mobile devices without user consent. The article details actual harm caused by this system, including violations of privacy and human rights of thousands of individuals globally. The spyware's development and use directly led to these harms. Given the AI system's pivotal role in enabling these violations, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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El país tiene desde hace tiempo tecnología Pegasus

2021-07-19
Listin diario
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated technology to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data. Its use in Mexico and other countries has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy violations and illegal surveillance of protected groups such as journalists and human rights defenders. The article provides evidence of actual infections and extensive targeting, confirming that harm has occurred. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of fundamental rights and harm to communities.
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El espionaje con Pegasus muestra el uso abusivo de herramientas de seguridad

2021-07-19
Listin diario
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. The article details how its deployment by various governments has directly caused violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, affecting journalists, activists, and political figures. These harms fall under violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system is explicit and the harms are realized, not hypothetical.
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Así funciona el software de espionaje Pegasus

2021-07-19
www.diariolibre.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated exploits to infiltrate smartphones without user interaction, enabling extensive surveillance and data extraction. The article details how this software has been used to spy on journalists and their close contacts, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The harm is realized and directly linked to the use of this AI system. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident involving violations of human rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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Francia abre una investigación judicial sobre el masivo espionaje a través del sistema Pegasus

2021-07-20
Clarin
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate and extract data from smartphones covertly. Its deployment by state actors to spy on journalists and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (specifically, violations of human rights and breach of legal protections). The article details realized harms, including illegal surveillance and privacy breaches, and ongoing judicial investigations, confirming this as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Comité para la Protección de los Periodistas exige detener los abusos de espionaje tras el "escándalo Pegasus"

2021-07-19
LaPatilla.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system used for surveillance that has been deployed to spy on journalists and activists, leading to violations of their rights and freedoms. The article details actual use and harm caused by this AI system, including breaches of privacy and suppression of civil liberties. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to communities (journalists and activists).
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Periodistas, políticos y activistas de todo el mundo han sido espiados con un programa israelí

2021-07-18
El Periódico
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated AI-driven spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices to extract private communications and data. Its use by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including breaches of fundamental rights and privacy, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Szabolcs Panyi: "La única forma de evitar el espionaje es no tener una tarjeta SIM"

2021-07-20
LaVanguardia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of infiltrating mobile devices and extracting sensitive data. Its deployment by a government to spy on a journalist constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is direct and realized, as the journalist's communications and sources were compromised, impacting his work and potentially endangering others. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in espionage and rights violations.
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Nadie está protegido: Pegasus es indetectable y los hackers lo saben

2021-07-20
LaVanguardia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system as it uses advanced algorithmic exploitation and data collection techniques to infer and generate outputs (surveillance data) that influence virtual environments (mobile devices). Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy of thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, which is a clear harm under the framework. The spyware's undetectability and exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities demonstrate malfunction or misuse of AI technology causing significant harm. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Israel crea un equipo especial para investigar el caso Pegasus

2021-07-21
RFI
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Pegasus spyware) whose misuse has been previously reported and is under investigation. However, this article centers on the formation of an investigative team and governmental response to existing allegations, without describing new or ongoing harm or plausible future harm directly linked to the AI system. Therefore, it fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it provides context and updates on societal and governance responses to an AI-related issue rather than reporting a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Así puedes comprobar si tu móvil ha sido víctima del software espía Pegasus - EL ESPAÑOL

2021-07-20
El Español
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that has been used to spy on individuals, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The article details the use of this AI system by governments to infiltrate mobile devices and extract private data without consent, which is a breach of fundamental rights. The development and use of Pegasus have directly caused harm to individuals' rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The mention of a detection tool is complementary but does not change the classification. Therefore, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Qué es Pegasus y cómo funciona el software que espía los móviles de millones de ciudadanos - EL ESPAÑOL

2021-07-19
El Español
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques such as zero-day exploits and zero-click infections to infiltrate mobile devices. Its deployment by governments to spy on citizens, journalists, and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental rights to privacy. The harms described are realized and ongoing, including unauthorized surveillance and breaches of privacy, which fall under violations of human rights as defined in the framework. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the use of an AI system (Pegasus) in spying and violating rights.
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NSO, el ciberespía que no nos ama - EL ESPAÑOL

2021-07-22
El Español
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly discusses the use of Pegasus spyware, which is an AI-enabled system for cyberespionage. The harms described include violations of human rights, privacy breaches, and harm to communities through surveillance of non-criminal individuals such as journalists and activists. The spyware's use has directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system is clear, and the harms are realized, not merely potential. Although NSO Group claims limited responsibility, the AI system's role in enabling these harms is central, justifying classification as an AI Incident.
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Una empresa de "ciberseguridad" israelí acosaba con su software a activistas y periodistas

2021-07-19
Diario Sport
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered cyber-surveillance system used to hack phones and monitor individuals. The article details successful hacking of 37 phones belonging to journalists, activists, and associates of Jamal Khashoggi, indicating direct harm to these individuals' rights and privacy. The use of AI in this context has led to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. Although NSO denies the claims, the investigation's findings indicate realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Pegasus: Empresa creadora rechaza acusaciones fraudulentas

2021-07-19
SDPnoticias.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware tool that uses AI techniques to infiltrate and control mobile devices covertly. Its deployment against civilians, including journalists and activists, has caused direct harm by violating fundamental rights to privacy and freedom from surveillance. The article details actual harm caused by the software's use, not just potential harm, and references official scrutiny and accountability measures. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct human rights violations caused by the AI system's use.
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Pegasus: Amnistía Internacional pide al gobierno de México asumir responsabilidad

2021-07-20
SDPnoticias.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for mass surveillance, which has been linked to unauthorized interception of communications of thousands of individuals, including journalists and human rights defenders. Amnesty International's report and demands indicate that the software's use has already caused harm through violations of privacy and human rights. The involvement of an AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms fits the definition of an AI Incident, as the development and use of this AI system have directly led to breaches of fundamental rights and harm to communities.
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Cecilio Pineda: Hallan número telefónico de periodista mexicano asesinado en lista de programa Pegasus

2021-07-18
SDPnoticias.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction. Its use to target journalists, including Cecilio Pineda, who was subsequently murdered, indicates a direct or indirect link between the AI system's deployment and harm to human rights and personal safety. The spyware's role in enabling unauthorized surveillance by government agencies constitutes a breach of fundamental rights. Even though it is not confirmed that Pegasus directly caused the murder, the environment of surveillance and intimidation facilitated by the AI system is a contributing factor to the harm. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as defined by the framework.
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México sería el principal cliente de Pegasus, un software de espionaje

2021-07-19
SDPnoticias.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for surveillance, which qualifies as an AI system. Its use by the Mexican government to spy on journalists and human rights defenders has directly led to violations of human rights, including the assassination of a journalist who was spied upon. This constitutes harm to persons and communities, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details realized harm, not just potential harm, and the AI system's role is pivotal in causing these harms.
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Pegasus: ¿En qué consiste el sistema de espionaje telefónico israelí?

2021-07-19
Euronews Español
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (spyware with sophisticated capabilities to infiltrate and extract data from phones) whose use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to individuals, including journalists and activists. The spyware's deployment by governments has caused real harm, including threats to life and freedom, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting direct harm to persons and communities justifies classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Hallan teléfonos de más de 25 periodistas mexicanos en lista de software de espionaje Pegasus

2021-07-18
El Universal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate and extract data from targeted phones. The article details how the spyware was used to surveil journalists and human rights defenders, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized, not hypothetical, as the spyware's use has directly led to breaches of rights and potential physical harm (e.g., the murder of a journalist whose phone was targeted). Thus, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident involving violations of human rights and harm to communities.
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Israel crea comisión para investigar acusaciones de espionaje contra Pegasus

2021-07-22
El Universal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled surveillance system that has been implicated in unauthorized spying activities causing violations of human rights and privacy. The article discusses ongoing misuse allegations and the official response to investigate these harms. Since the misuse has already occurred and caused harm, this qualifies as an AI Incident. The commission's formation is a response to an existing incident rather than a mere hazard or complementary information. Therefore, the event is best classified as an AI Incident.
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Peña Nieto cumple 55 años en medio del escándalo Pegasus; Tania Ruiz lo felicita

2021-07-20
El Universal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance that has been employed to intercept communications of journalists and human rights defenders, violating their rights and causing harm. The article details the actual use of this AI system leading to harm, including privacy violations and potential threats to individuals' safety. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm to human rights and communities.
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Al menos 50 personas cercanas a AMLO incluidas en lista de Pegasus: The Guardian

2021-07-19
El Universal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use by Mexican authorities and clients to spy on a wide range of individuals, including journalists and political figures, has directly led to violations of human rights and harm, such as the assassination of a journalist whose phone was targeted. The article documents realized harm caused by the AI system's use, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The involvement of the AI system is explicit and central to the harms described.
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En México, 15 mil números en lista de Pegasus; 25 son periodistas

2021-07-19
El Universal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (Pegasus spyware) used for surveillance and espionage, which has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches affecting journalists, activists, and other individuals. The spyware's AI capabilities enable intrusive data extraction and monitoring, constituting harm under the framework's definition of AI Incident (violations of human rights). The harm is realized, not just potential, as evidenced by the targeting of individuals and the context of threats and violence against journalists. Thus, the classification as AI Incident is justified.
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Pegasus no es el problema

2021-07-19
El Universal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance by intelligence agencies. Its deployment has led to violations of privacy and human rights, including spying on journalists and activists, which constitutes harm under the framework. The article references documented past abuses and potential links to serious harm (e.g., a journalist's murder). Although the current government denies ongoing use, the harms from prior use are real and documented. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly or indirectly caused violations of rights and harm. The article also discusses systemic issues but the primary focus is on the harms caused by the AI system's use, not just potential future risks or governance responses, so it is not merely Complementary Information or an AI Hazard.
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Piden en México investigar espionaje de empresa israelí

2021-07-20
Prensa latina
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI-enabled system used for cyber espionage. Its use to spy on individuals, including journalists and activists, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of applicable law protecting fundamental rights. The article describes realized harm from the use of this AI system, not just potential harm. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct involvement of an AI system causing harm through illegal surveillance.
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México entre los más espiados por empresa israelí

2021-07-19
Prensa latina
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction. Its use to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under (c) violations of human rights or breach of legal protections. The reported assassination of a journalist shortly after being targeted suggests direct or indirect harm linked to the AI system's use. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's deployment and misuse.
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Israel en el ojo del huracán por Pegasus

2021-07-21
Prensa latina
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI system used for cyber surveillance and espionage. Its deployment has directly caused harm by violating privacy and human rights of thousands of individuals globally, including journalists and political figures. The article documents actual use and impact, not just potential risks, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms include breaches of fundamental rights and possible diplomatic conflicts, which are significant harms under the OECD framework. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Gobierno se desmarca de firma israelí tras escándalo de espionaje

2021-07-20
Prensa latina
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware tool that exploits vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to mobile devices, enabling mass surveillance and espionage. The article details how this AI system was used by various governments to spy on protected groups, constituting a violation of human rights and privacy. This direct harm caused by the AI system's use fits the definition of an AI Incident, as it led to breaches of fundamental rights and significant harm to individuals and communities.
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Filtrada la magnitud del spyware israelí Pegasus: miles de periodistas y opositores espiados por gobiernos de todo el mundo (incluido España)

2021-07-19
Xataka
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system as it uses sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities and extract data from mobile devices. Its use by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event reports actual harm caused by the spyware's deployment, including surveillance of thousands of individuals and links to serious consequences such as the assassination of a journalist. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system leading to violations of fundamental rights and harm to individuals.
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Cómo comprobar si tu teléfono ha sido víctima de espionaje del spyware Pegasus

2021-07-21
20 minutos
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that has been used to hack and surveil individuals, causing violations of human rights and privacy. The article discusses actual infections and surveillance incidents, which constitute realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the development and use of the AI system (Pegasus) has directly led to violations of rights and harm to individuals. The mention of the detection tool is complementary but does not change the primary classification.
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Pegasus: el software israelí que ha estado espiando a miles de personas

2021-07-19
France 24
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that has been used to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, leading to violations of human rights and suppression of freedom of expression. The spyware's use has directly caused harm by infringing on privacy, endangering lives, and undermining democratic freedoms. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and central to the incident, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Pegasus, software espía y tarjeta diplomática israelí

2021-07-22
Milenio.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that enables covert surveillance by exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile devices. Its use against journalists, activists, and political opponents has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and freedom of expression. The article details actual harms caused by the deployment of this AI system, including unauthorized surveillance and repression, which fall under violations of human rights as defined in the framework. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Así funciona Pegasus, el sistema con el que se espió al independentismo y con el que dictaduras persiguen a la disidencia

2021-07-19
El Periódico
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices to monitor targets covertly. Its use by governments to spy on and intimidate political dissidents, journalists, and activists directly leads to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections. The article documents multiple cases where Pegasus was used to harm individuals and communities through surveillance and repression, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to the AI system's use.
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Un software israelí ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-18
Noticias de El Salvador - La Prensa Gráfica | Informate con la verdad
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system designed to infiltrate mobile devices. Its use to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures directly violates human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (violation of human rights). The event describes actual harm caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm, and involves the AI system's use (including misuse) leading to these violations. Hence, it is classified as an AI Incident.
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Qué es Pegasus: así funciona el 'software' espía isrealí que 'hackea' a medio mundo

2021-07-19
El Confidencial
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that performs sophisticated surveillance and hacking operations on mobile devices. Its use by governments to spy on individuals without consent directly violates human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (violation of human rights). The article documents actual incidents of harm caused by the system's deployment, not just potential risks. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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De un SMS a 50.000 números filtrados: el rastro de 'Pegasus' de Marruecos a la India

2021-07-21
El Confidencial
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a spyware software that uses advanced AI techniques for hacking and surveillance, thus qualifying as an AI system. The article details how its use by state actors has directly caused harm to individuals' rights and freedoms, including illegal spying on journalists and activists, which are violations of human rights and fundamental rights. The harms are realized and documented, with ongoing legal investigations confirming the impact. Hence, this is a clear AI Incident involving the use and misuse of an AI system causing direct harm.
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Emmanuel Macron figuraba entre los posibles objetivos del espionaje de Pegasus

2021-07-20
eldiario.es
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used by governments to surveil individuals, which constitutes an AI system. The leaked database includes phone numbers of high-profile individuals, indicating their potential targeting or surveillance. Surveillance without consent is a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a recognized harm under the AI Incident definition. The article indicates that some individuals were subsequently surveilled, confirming realized harm. Hence, this event involves the use of an AI system leading to violations of rights, qualifying it as an AI Incident.
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Jefe de WhatsApp pide que gobiernos detengan el uso del software de espionaje Pegasus

2021-07-19
RPP noticias
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy of thousands of people worldwide. The spyware's use to infect phones and collect private communications constitutes an AI Incident under the framework, as it causes harm to individuals and communities. The article focuses on the harms caused by the spyware and the calls for stopping its use, making it an AI Incident rather than just a hazard or complementary information.
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Periodistas y políticos,espiados con Pegasus | La Prensa Panamá

2021-07-19
Noticias sobre Panamá y el mundo en LA PRENSA de Panamá. Contiene información local e internacional de deportes, negocios, tecnología y cultura.
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (malware with advanced AI capabilities for surveillance and intrusion). Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, as documented by multiple media investigations and legal cases. The spying on journalists, politicians, and activists constitutes a breach of fundamental rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details realized harm, not just potential harm, and the AI system's role is pivotal in enabling this harm. Hence, the classification as AI Incident is appropriate.
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Preocupación internacional por espionaje sobre políticos, periodistas y activistas

2021-07-19
El Litoral
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI system designed to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information, which directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy. The article documents actual harm caused by this AI system's use, including espionage on journalists, politicians, and activists, which is a clear breach of fundamental rights. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and central to the event. Hence, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Indignación por el caso Pegasus y el espionaje a periodistas y opositores

2021-07-19
Telemetro.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and espionage. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and attacks on freedom of the press, as documented by the investigation. The harms are realized and significant, affecting journalists, politicians, and activists. The article details the use and impact of this AI system, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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La India califica de "sensacionalistas" los reportes de espionaje con Pegasus

2021-07-19
Telemetro.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for surveillance. The article details its use to infiltrate mobile phones of various individuals, including political figures and journalists, leading to violations of human rights. This direct use of an AI system to commit rights violations fits the definition of an AI Incident, as it has directly led to harm in the form of breaches of privacy and potential suppression of democratic freedoms.
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Israel nombra una comisión para revisar el fabricante de Pegasus, NSO

2021-07-22
Telemetro.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that has been used to conduct mass surveillance on vulnerable groups, including journalists and human rights defenders, which constitutes a violation of human rights. The article discusses ongoing investigations into the misuse of this AI system, indicating that harm has already occurred. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is direct and significant. The appointment of a commission is a response to an existing AI Incident rather than a new hazard or complementary information. Hence, the event is best classified as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus, el software israelí que espió los teléfonos de periodistas, políticos y activistas en todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Perfil
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that has been used to hack and surveil thousands of individuals globally, including journalists and activists. The article details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, such as violations of privacy and potential threats to personal safety. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is direct and significant, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework. The article does not merely discuss potential risks or responses but reports on realized harms linked to the AI system's use.
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Pegasus: ¿cómo funciona el software espía que ha puesto en alerta al mundo?

2021-07-19
LaRepublica.pe
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated software to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and illegal surveillance of individuals such as journalists, activists, and politicians. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Familia de López Obrador, periodistas, activistas y políticos entre blancos del programa espía Pegasus

2021-07-20
Cubadebate
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information without consent. Its deployment against journalists, activists, politicians, and family members of the president constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under (c) violations of human rights or breach of legal protections. The article details actual harm caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm, making this an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Compañía israelí utilizó software espía contra periodistas, políticos y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Cubadebate
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information covertly. The event details the actual use of this AI system to spy on and harm individuals globally, including journalists and activists, which is a clear violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant harm to individuals' rights and safety.
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La Jornada: Grupo NSO facilita abusos sistemáticos, denuncia AI

2021-07-20
La Jornada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware software from NSO Group is an AI system used for surveillance and intrusion, enabling governments to conduct abusive actions against individuals, which Amnesty International confirms as systematic and widespread. The harms include violations of fundamental human rights and threats to personal safety, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The event explicitly links the AI system's use to realized harm, not just potential harm, and calls for regulatory action due to these abuses.
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Fabricante de Pegasus se dice víctima de campaña "sucia y difamatoria"

2021-07-22
La Jornada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance that has been deployed against vulnerable groups such as journalists and human rights defenders, leading to violations of fundamental rights and privacy. The article documents actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including surveillance of political figures and activists, which constitutes a breach of human rights. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is direct and central to the event. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Utilizó el gobierno de Peña a 'Pegasus' para espiar a miles

2021-07-19
La Jornada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance and espionage, employing sophisticated AI methods to infiltrate and monitor targets. The event documents the actual use of this AI system by governments, including Mexico, to spy on thousands of people, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harms are direct and realized, including breaches of fundamental rights and potential threats to life and safety. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the OECD framework because the development and use of the AI system directly led to significant harm to individuals and communities.
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La Jornada: Vigilaron con Pegasus a cercanos de López Obrador en 2016 y 2017

2021-07-20
La Jornada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and intrusion, involving AI techniques such as pattern recognition and automated exploitation. The reported surveillance of political figures and journalists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of fundamental rights. The harm has already occurred as the surveillance was conducted between 2016 and 2017. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm through rights violations.
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Indignación internacional por el espionaje a través de 'Pegasus'

2021-07-20
La Jornada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that has been used to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and human rights defenders, resulting in violations of privacy and human rights. The article details realized harm caused by the use of this AI system, including breaches of fundamental rights and suppression of critical journalism. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system in causing harm to human rights and freedoms.
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La Jornada: Indignación internacional por el espionaje a través de Pegasus

2021-07-20
La Jornada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for mass surveillance, which has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections for privacy and freedom of expression. The article details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including espionage on journalists and activists, which fits the definition of an AI Incident. The harm is direct and significant, involving breaches of fundamental rights and widespread surveillance, thus meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Rechaza empresa israelí acusaciones sobre 'Pegasus'

2021-07-19
La Jornada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate and control smartphones. The reported spying on at least 180 journalists, 600 politicians, 85 human rights activists, and 65 businessmen constitutes a direct violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The involvement of the AI system's use in causing these harms is explicit, and the event describes realized harm rather than potential harm. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Políticos, periodistas y activistas espiados a través de Pegasus; México el mayor cliente

2021-07-19
La Jornada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate and extract data from smartphones covertly. Its deployment by governments against journalists, activists, and political figures has directly resulted in violations of fundamental human rights, including privacy and freedom of expression. The documented harms include surveillance without consent, potential endangerment of lives (e.g., the assassination of a journalist), and widespread abuse of the technology. These harms fall under violations of human rights and harm to communities, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk but a realized harm with direct links to the AI system's use.
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Reportan uso de 'software' israelí para espiar a periodistas y políticos

2021-07-18
La Jornada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (malware with advanced capabilities likely involving AI for intrusion and data extraction). Its use for spying on journalists, politicians, and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of obligations under applicable law protecting fundamental rights. The event reports actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including surveillance of vulnerable groups and potential indirect harms such as intimidation or worse outcomes (e.g., the mention of a murdered journalist linked to the spyware). Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm stemming from the use of an AI system.
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La Jornada: La firma israelí NSO no se responsabiliza del uso que sus clientes dan a su spyware Pegasus

2021-07-22
La Jornada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for covert surveillance, which constitutes an AI system under the definitions provided. The use of Pegasus by clients to spy on vulnerable groups and political figures has directly caused violations of human rights and privacy, fitting the criteria for harm under (c). The article reports realized harm from the use of this AI system, not just potential harm, and thus qualifies as an AI Incident. The company's denial of responsibility does not negate the direct link between the AI system's use and the harms caused.
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15,000 celulares de México aparecen en lista del software para espiar Pegasus

2021-07-18
El Financiero
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system designed to infiltrate mobile devices. The article documents that at least 37 phones were infiltrated, including those of journalists and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The misuse of Pegasus by governments or agencies beyond its licensed purpose has directly led to harm through unauthorized surveillance and breaches of fundamental rights. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections.
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Pegasus responde a acusaciones: Software fue hecho para salvar vidas, no para espionaje

2021-07-19
El Financiero
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated technology to infiltrate mobile devices. Its use by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and politicians constitutes a violation of human rights and legal protections. The article reports that such spying has already taken place, causing harm to individuals and communities. The involvement of the AI system in these violations is direct, as the software's capabilities enabled the espionage. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to the AI system's use.
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15 mil teléfonos intervenidos en México

2021-07-19
El Financiero
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and extract data from mobile devices. Its use by governments to surveil journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and freedom of expression. The article details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and interception of communications, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The AI system's development and use have directly caused these harms, making this event an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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¿Cómo funciona Pegasus, el software usado para espiar a periodistas y activistas en México y el mundo?

2021-07-19
El Financiero
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated AI-enabled malware system used for espionage, which has been directly linked to violations of human rights and harm to individuals, including journalists and activists. The article details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including surveillance and potential indirect harm such as the assassination of a targeted journalist. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms meets the criteria for an AI Incident as defined by the framework.
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Pegasus: Acusan a Narendra Modi, primer ministro de la India, de espiar a principal rival político

2021-07-19
El Financiero
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that enables covert surveillance by exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile devices. The article details how this AI system was allegedly used by the government to spy on political opponents and other individuals, which constitutes a breach of fundamental rights and privacy. The harm is realized, not hypothetical, as the spying has already taken place, affecting multiple individuals and groups. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to violations of human rights and harm to communities through unauthorized surveillance and potential political repression.
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Cómo funciona Pegasus, el software que espío los teléfonos de miles de personas en todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Radio Mitre ✋🏽🧼🤚🏽
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (malware with advanced capabilities to infiltrate and control smartphones) whose use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy of thousands of people globally. The article details realized harm caused by the AI system's use, including unauthorized surveillance and data access, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Encuentran números telefónicos de más de 25 periodistas mexicanos en lista de espionaje Pegasus

2021-07-18
DEBATE
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data covertly. Its use to spy on journalists and activists directly breaches human rights, specifically the right to privacy and freedom of expression. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and targeting of individuals, which is a violation of fundamental rights. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm to human rights.
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¡También la familia! 50 personas cercanas a AMLO aparecen en lista de Pegasus: The Guardian

2021-07-19
DEBATE
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques for surveillance and intrusion. The article reports that thousands of people, including public figures and family members of the president, were spied on using this system, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, including the assassination of a journalist linked temporally to being targeted by Pegasus. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the use of an AI system violating fundamental rights.
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Un megaescándalo de espionaje informático provoca una ola internacional de indignación

2021-07-20
Ambito
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system as it uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate mobile devices and extract sensitive data such as messages, calls, and contacts. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and intimidation of dissenting voices, fulfilling the criteria for harm under (c) violations of human rights. The article details realized harms, including espionage on journalists and politicians, and the assassination of a journalist linked to this surveillance, indicating direct or indirect causation by the AI system. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Crece el escándalo mundial por espionaje a líderes políticos y periodistas con el programa Pegasus | Mundo | La Voz del Interior

2021-07-21
La Voz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated AI-enabled spyware system that exploits smartphone vulnerabilities to extract sensitive personal data. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches of journalists, politicians, and activists, which are harms under the AI Incident definition (violations of human rights). The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including espionage and privacy violations, and the resulting investigations and calls for export bans. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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WhatsApp insta a detener el uso de Pegasus, con el que se cometen "abusos contra los derechos humanos" | Tecnología | La Voz del Interior

2021-07-19
La Voz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and data collection, which has been used to hack and spy on 50,000 phones globally, including those of vulnerable groups such as activists and journalists. This has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details actual harm caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm or general information, thus it is not a hazard or complementary information. The call by WhatsApp's head to stop the use of Pegasus underscores the severity of the harm caused.
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Cómo actúa Pegasus, el software espía que infectó 50.000 móviles de periodistas y activistas | Tecnología | La Voz del Interior

2021-07-19
La Voz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-related spyware system that remotely controls infected devices and extracts sensitive information, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The article reports that 50,000 phones have been infected, indicating realized harm to individuals' rights and privacy. The spyware's use for targeted surveillance and abuse directly links the AI system's use to significant harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of fundamental rights.
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15,000 números telefónicos de México fueron detectados en lista de malware de espionaje Pegasus: The Guardian

2021-07-18
El Economista
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled malware system that infects mobile devices to extract sensitive information and monitor targets covertly. The article details how its use by government clients in Mexico has led to direct violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and threats to journalists and activists. The harms described—unauthorized surveillance, potential contribution to violence against a journalist, and systemic abuse—fall under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The AI system's development and use have directly led to these harms, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident.
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NSO defiende programa Pegasus: software fue hecho para salvar vidas, no para espionaje

2021-07-19
El Economista
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate and control smartphones. The article details how it has been used to spy on vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. This constitutes direct harm caused by the AI system's use. The involvement of the Israeli Ministry of Defense in authorizing sales and the concerns about misuse by authoritarian regimes further support the classification as an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as spying and repression have occurred. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Amnistía y FIP denuncian el uso del software israelí Pegasus para...

2021-07-19
europa press
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate and extract data from mobile devices. The article explicitly states that this software has been used abusively to attack journalists and activists, leading to violations of human rights. The harms are direct and documented, including privacy breaches and suppression of dissent, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is clear and central to the event described.
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¿Habría actuado el gobierno si no estalla el escándalo de Pegasus?

2021-07-22
El Economista
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a spyware system that uses AI technologies for surveillance and data extraction. Its use by governments to conduct illegal mass surveillance constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of fundamental rights under applicable law. The article documents that this harm has already occurred, with thousands of individuals targeted. The government's delayed response after the scandal broke does not negate the fact that the AI system's use caused direct harm. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized violations of rights caused by the AI system's deployment.
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Qué es Pegasus: así funciona el software espía israelí que "hackea" a medio mundo

2021-07-19
Iprofesional.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract sensitive information without user knowledge. Its deployment by various governments to surveil and control citizens constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of fundamental rights under applicable law. The article details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including unauthorized surveillance of thousands of individuals, thus meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the direct harm to individuals' rights and privacy justify this classification.
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Escándalo global: 50.000 celulares aparecen en la lista del software espía Pegasus

2021-07-19
Iprofesional.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that infiltrates mobile phones to extract sensitive data and listen to conversations. Its use has directly caused harm by violating privacy rights and enabling repression of critical voices, which are fundamental human rights violations. The article documents confirmed cases of spying and the resulting harms, including threats to journalists and political figures. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm to individuals and communities, fulfilling the criteria for violations of human rights and harm to communities.
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Descubren un software espía israelí en 50.000 móviles de periodistas...

2021-07-18
europa press
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices to extract private information. The article details how it has been used to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, which directly violates their human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the spyware has been actively used for unauthorized surveillance. The AI system's use is central to the harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. Although NSO denies misuse, the evidence and investigation indicate direct harm caused by the AI system's deployment.
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Cómo actúa Pegasus, el software espía que ha infectado 50.000...

2021-07-19
europa press
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-related spyware system that uses sophisticated remote access and data extraction capabilities, which can be reasonably inferred to involve AI techniques for surveillance and data processing. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, as evidenced by the infection of 50,000 mobile devices and the targeting of vulnerable groups. The article details realized harm caused by the AI system's use, meeting the definition of an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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El Grupo NSO tilda de "erróneo" y "falso" que la lista publicada...

2021-07-21
europa press
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used by governments for surveillance. The published list allegedly shows targets of this AI system, including journalists and political figures, implying violations of privacy and human rights. These harms have already occurred or are ongoing, as indicated by the forensic analysis and media reports. NSO's denial does not negate the presence of harm linked to the AI system's use. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use in violating rights and privacy.
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La princesas Latifa y Haya de EAU, entre los potenciales objetivos...

2021-07-21
europa press
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of Pegasus spyware, which is an AI-enabled system for surveillance, to hack phones and track individuals, leading to violations of fundamental human rights. The harms include deprivation of liberty and attacks on human rights defenders, which fall under violations of human rights as defined. The AI system's use directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article also discusses calls for regulation and moratoria, but the primary focus is on the realized harms caused by the AI system's use.
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Pegasus rechaza las acusaciones sobre espionaje a periodistas y activistas

2021-07-19
Agencia EFE
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled surveillance software, so an AI system is involved. However, the article only reports the company's denial of espionage allegations without confirming any realized harm or incident. There is no direct or indirect evidence in the article that the AI system's use has led to harm, nor does it describe a plausible future harm scenario beyond the existing allegations. The main focus is on the company's response to the investigation, which is complementary information about the broader AI ecosystem and its governance issues.
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AI denuncia que un software espía israelí facilitó una violación de derechos a gran escala

2021-07-19
Agencia EFE
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware software from NSO Group is known to incorporate AI technologies for surveillance and data extraction. The reported use of this AI system to attack and surveil vulnerable groups leading to large-scale human rights violations directly fits the definition of an AI Incident under category (c) violations of human rights. The harm is realized and ongoing, as documented by Amnesty International's investigation.
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El programa espía Pegasus y la lista de 50.000 números de teléfono infiltrados a políticos y periodistas

2021-07-19
La Razón
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate mobile devices. Its deployment against journalists, activists, and politicians constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's use by governments or agencies beyond the licensed scope further supports the classification as an incident. The article details realized harm (infiltration and surveillance), not just potential harm, and the AI system's role is pivotal in causing these violations.
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Qué es Pegasus y qué hace este sofisticado sistema de espionaje israelí usado masivamente

2021-07-19
Genbeta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (spyware) that exploits vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to mobile devices, enabling extensive surveillance and data extraction. Its use by governments against civil society and individuals constitutes violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the harm criteria under AI Incident definition (c). The article documents realized harm through misuse, not just potential harm, and the AI system's role is pivotal in enabling this harm. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Las masivas cifras de Pegasus, el spyware utilizado para hackear a Jeff Bezos: 50.000 personas, con muchos periodistas y opositores

2021-07-19
Genbeta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated vulnerabilities and AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract sensitive information. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches affecting thousands of individuals globally, including journalists and activists, which constitutes harm under the framework. The event clearly involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus spyware), and the harms described (privacy violations, surveillance of opposition and journalists) fall under violations of human rights and breach of fundamental rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus facilitó una violación de derechos a gran escala, asegura Amnistía Internacional

2021-07-19
Vanguardia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and data extraction. Its deployment has directly caused violations of human rights, as documented by Amnesty International and investigative journalism. The event involves the use of an AI system leading to harm through breaches of fundamental rights, fitting the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights.
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Israel nombra comisión para investigar a NSO, fabricante de Pegasus

2021-07-22
Noticieros Televisa
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for covert surveillance, and its alleged misuse has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article reports on the investigation into these harms, indicating that the AI system's use has caused or is causing significant harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The commission's formation is a response to the incident but does not negate the fact that harm has occurred or is occurring.
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Pegasus rechaza acusaciones sobre espionaje a periodistas y activistas

2021-07-19
Gestión
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI system used for surveillance and espionage, which has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy of journalists, activists, and politicians. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including unauthorized infiltration of mobile phones and surveillance. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm in the form of rights violations. Although the company denies the allegations, the investigation and evidence reported indicate actual harm has occurred. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Crece lista de espionaje con uso de software espía de grado militar de firma israelí NSO Group

2021-07-21
Gestión
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for unauthorized surveillance and hacking, which has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches affecting journalists, activists, and political figures. The article documents actual infections and attempts to infect devices, demonstrating realized harm. The spyware's capabilities include advanced AI techniques for stealth and data extraction, fitting the definition of an AI system. The harms include violations of fundamental rights and harm to individuals and communities, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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AI: software espía israelí facilitó una violación de derechos a gran escala

2021-07-19
Gestión
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware software is an AI system as it involves sophisticated data processing and surveillance capabilities that infer and generate outputs influencing virtual environments (mobile devices). Its use has directly led to violations of human rights on a large scale, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms are realized and documented, not merely potential. The event does not focus on future risks or responses but on actual harm caused by the AI system's deployment.
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Lo que se sabe de Pegasus, programa usado para espiar a periodistas y activistas | Hoy Digital

2021-07-19
Hoy Digital
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system because it uses advanced AI techniques for infiltration, data extraction, and covert surveillance. Its use has directly caused harm to individuals' privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's deployment against journalists and activists has led to real-world harms, including intimidation and potential threats to life, as documented in the article. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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El espionaje con Pegasus muestra el uso abusivo de herramientas de seguridad

2021-07-19
Noticias SIN
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate mobile devices. The article details how its use by various governments has led to direct violations of human rights, including privacy breaches of journalists and activists, which are protected under international law. The harm is realized and significant, including the targeting of vulnerable groups and the assassination of a journalist linked to the spyware's use. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and violations of rights and harm to individuals.
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El software de espionaje producido por una corporación israelí se utiliza por 10 gobiernos | TRT Español

2021-07-19
TRT
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that enables intrusive surveillance by exploiting mobile devices. Its deployment by governments to target vulnerable groups and individuals constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of obligations under applicable law protecting fundamental rights. The article details realized harm through the targeting and surveillance of thousands of individuals globally. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the use of an AI system.
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WhatsApp pide no usar Pegasus y denuncia "horribles abusos contra los derechos humanos" - Cienradios

2021-07-19
Cienradios
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware that exploits WhatsApp to access private data, constituting a violation of fundamental rights (privacy and freedom of expression). The article describes realized harm to users through unauthorized data collection and surveillance, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to violations of human rights. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the direct harm caused to affected individuals justify classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus: Edward Snowden pide que se cancele venta de software de espionaje

2021-07-20
EL IMPARCIAL | Noticias de México y el mundo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data. Its use by governments to conduct mass surveillance on journalists, activists, and political opponents constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, which is a direct harm as defined under AI Incident criteria. The article documents actual harm caused by the system's deployment, not just potential harm, and thus it is not merely a hazard or complementary information. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting human rights violations justify classification as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus: Cómo un software israelí ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo; la mayoría en México

2021-07-19
EL IMPARCIAL | Noticias de México y el mundo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used to infiltrate mobile phones, which qualifies as an AI system. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, as documented by the infiltration of phones belonging to journalists, activists, and political figures. This constitutes an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly caused harm to individuals and communities by enabling unlawful surveillance and suppression of rights. The article details realized harm, not just potential harm, and thus it is not a hazard or complementary information but an incident.
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¿Habría actuado el Gobierno si no estalla el escándalo de Pegasus?

2021-07-22
EL IMPARCIAL | Noticias de México y el mundo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for surveillance that has been employed to illegally monitor thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, constituting a violation of fundamental rights. The article reports on the actual harm caused by this AI system's use, including breaches of privacy and potential abuses of power. The government's response to investigate and sanction those responsible confirms the recognition of harm caused. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and realized human rights violations.
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Pegasus rechaza acusaciones sobre espionaje a periodistas y activistas

2021-07-22
EL IMPARCIAL | Noticias de México y el mundo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated technology to infiltrate mobile devices, which fits the definition of an AI system. The event describes the use of this AI system by governments or agencies to spy on individuals, leading to violations of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of obligations intended to protect fundamental rights. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the spyware has been used to infiltrate thousands of phones, including those of journalists and activists. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the use of an AI system.
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WhatsApp demanda a NSO; su software espía Pegasus infectó 50 mil teléfonos

2021-07-19
SinEmbargo MX
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus qualifies as an AI system because it uses sophisticated remote access and data extraction capabilities that involve AI techniques for surveillance and control. The event details the actual use of this AI system to hack and spy on thousands of individuals, causing direct harm through violations of privacy and human rights. The lawsuit and public statements emphasize the severity of these harms. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's malicious use.
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NSO acusa "campaña despiadada" por Pegasus; investigará pruebas creíbles de mal uso

2021-07-21
SinEmbargo MX
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system used for surveillance and espionage. The article reports credible evidence that its use has led to violations of human rights, including spying on activists, journalists, and political figures. These harms have already occurred, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The NSO Group's denial and investigation plans do not negate the realized harm. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use.
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El espionaje con Peña sólo se compara con el de Emiratos, Marruecos o Bahrein...

2021-07-18
SinEmbargo MX
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of accessing extensive personal data from targeted phones. Its use by government agencies to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The article documents realized harm, including surveillance of vulnerable groups and a journalist's murder shortly after being targeted. The AI system's role in enabling this mass surveillance and associated harms is direct and pivotal, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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La empresa NSO Group rechaza acusaciones sobre espionaje a periodistas y activistas

2021-07-19
SinEmbargo MX
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of infiltrating mobile devices to monitor and collect information covertly. The reported use of this AI system to spy on journalists, activists, and politicians constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights or breach of legal protections. The harm is realized as the spying has already occurred, affecting many individuals and groups. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus se usó en 15 mil teléfonos de México, la lista incluye a 25 periodistas

2021-07-19
ADNPolítico
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-based surveillance system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate phones and extract data. Its deployment in Mexico for spying on journalists and political figures, beyond its intended criminal use, represents a violation of human rights and privacy. The article details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and political misuse, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Al menos 180 periodistas de 50 países fueron espiados con Pegasus

2021-07-18
Vanguardia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for unauthorized surveillance, which is explicitly mentioned in the article. The spying on journalists and other individuals constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under category (c). The event involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus) leading directly to harm through illegal surveillance and breaches of rights. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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México es el cliente principal de Pegasus; espiaron a 15 mil, entre ellos periodistas, activistas y políticos

2021-07-19
Vanguardia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and intrusion into mobile devices. Its deployment to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy protections. The event reports actual harm through unauthorized surveillance and breaches of fundamental rights, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The AI system's use directly led to these harms, not just a potential risk, so it is not merely a hazard or complementary information.
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50 cercanos a AMLO, entre posibles espiados con el software Pegasus

2021-07-19
Forbes México
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance and intrusion into mobile devices. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and suppression of political dissent, which are harms under the AI Incident definition (c). The article documents realized harm through widespread unauthorized spying on various individuals, including political figures and journalists. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant human rights violations.
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Así es 'Pegasus', el software espía israelí usado contra periodistas, empresarios y políticos

2021-07-19
El HuffPost
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware software that uses AI-driven techniques to infiltrate and monitor smartphones covertly. Its deployment against journalists, activists, and political figures has directly caused violations of fundamental human rights, including privacy and freedom of expression. The article details actual harm caused by this AI system's use, including unauthorized surveillance and data breaches. Given the direct link between the AI system's use and realized harm to individuals and communities, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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En México, 15 mil teléfonos habrían sido intervenidos con software israelí Pegasus, creado para vigilar terroristas - Radio Fórmula

2021-07-19
Radio Fórmula
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system designed to infiltrate mobile devices for surveillance purposes. The article details confirmed cases where the software was used to spy on individuals, including journalists and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and directly linked to the use of this AI system. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in unauthorized surveillance and rights violations.
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NSO, empresa israelí que diseñó Pegasus, acusa campaña "calumniosa" tras escándalo de espionaje - Radio Fórmula

2021-07-21
Radio Fórmula
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system used for surveillance and espionage, which has been linked to violations of human rights (harm category c). The article references past and ongoing investigations into misuse of Pegasus, which is an AI Incident context. However, the article itself does not report new direct or indirect harms or new plausible future harms but rather NSO's response and governmental actions. This fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it updates and contextualizes an existing AI Incident without introducing a new incident or hazard.
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Círculo cercano de AMLO fue blanco de espionaje con Pegasus, desde sus hijos hasta su médico | Periódico Zócalo | Noticias de Saltillo, Piedras Negras, Monclova, Acuña

2021-07-19
Zócalo Saltillo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for unauthorized surveillance, which infringes on privacy and human rights. The article details the targeting of numerous individuals, including high-profile political figures and activists, indicating direct involvement of the AI system in causing harm through espionage. The harm is realized or highly plausible given the nature of the spyware and its deployment. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and privacy breaches caused by the AI system's use.
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Encuentran números telefónicos de más de 25 periodistas mexicanos en lista de espionaje Pegasus | Periódico Zócalo | Noticias de Saltillo, Piedras Negras, Monclova, Acuña

2021-07-19
Zócalo Saltillo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used to intercept communications and surveil individuals without consent. The article details how this system was used in Mexico to spy on journalists and activists, which is a clear violation of human rights and legal protections. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential, thus qualifying as an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms is explicit and direct.
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Pegasus habría espiado a más de 50 mil personas en el mundo, 15 mil de ellos en México | Periódico Zócalo | Noticias de Saltillo, Piedras Negras, Monclova, Acuña

2021-07-18
Zócalo Saltillo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, involving sophisticated AI capabilities to infiltrate devices and extract data. The article documents that the software has been used to successfully hack at least 37 phones, including those of journalists and activists, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the spyware has been actively used to surveil and potentially endanger individuals. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the use of an AI system in violation of fundamental rights.
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NSO rechazó acusaciones de espionaje con Pegasus y denunció campaña "calumniosa"

2021-07-21
Cooperativa
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate and monitor targets. The article details how its use has led to violations of human rights and privacy of numerous individuals, including activists and politicians, which fits the definition of harm under AI Incident (c) - violations of human rights or breach of legal protections. Despite NSO's denial, the investigation and evidence indicate that the AI system's use has directly led to these harms. Hence, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus: Software israelí ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas a nivel mundial

2021-07-20
Cooperativa
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware software that uses AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices. The article explicitly states that the software was used to spy on at least 37 phones belonging to journalists, activists, and others, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and direct, as the spyware's use led to unauthorized surveillance and breaches of fundamental rights. Hence, this is an AI Incident involving the use of an AI system causing direct harm to individuals' rights.
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Pegasus, el software espía vendido a los gobiernos que atacó a activistas, periodistas y políticos en todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Antena3
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (spyware with advanced capabilities to infiltrate and extract data from mobile devices). Its use by governments and agencies has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and potential involvement in serious harms such as murders of journalists. The article documents realized harm caused by the AI system's use, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's role is pivotal in these harms, and the event is not merely a potential risk or complementary information but a clear case of harm caused by AI-enabled technology.
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Firma israelí rechaza acusaciones de espionaje a periodistas y activistas del mundo

2021-07-19
RCN Radio
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which has been reported to infiltrate phones of journalists, activists, and politicians, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The event describes realized harm caused by the use of this AI system, including unauthorized surveillance and breaches of rights. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harm is direct and significant, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The company's denial does not negate the reported harms and the role of the AI system in causing them.
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Un software israelí ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Público.es
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and gather information. Its use to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's deployment by governments or agencies beyond its licensed purpose further underscores misuse leading to harm. The article details realized harm (infiltration of phones), not just potential harm, confirming this as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Una investigación revela que un software israelí ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-18
Público.es
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate mobile devices. Its use to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of obligations under applicable law protecting fundamental rights. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and espionage, directly linked to the use of this AI system. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Software israelí Pegasus ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
La Opinión Digital
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data. Its use to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures directly leads to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, which fall under harm category (c) in the AI Incident definition. The confirmed infiltration of phones and the resulting unauthorized surveillance constitute direct harm caused by the AI system's use. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm from the misuse of an AI system.
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NSO Group niega espionaje con Pegasus; denuncia una "campaña calumniosa"

2021-07-22
Revista Proceso
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance. The article reports on its use to spy on thousands of individuals, including activists and journalists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy rights. This harm has already occurred as per the investigation. NSO Group's denial does not negate the fact that the AI system's use led to these harms. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized violations of rights caused by the AI system's use.
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El movimiento social bajo estricta vigilancia

2021-07-18
Revista Proceso
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of Pegasus spyware, which is an AI system capable of sophisticated data collection and control over devices. The spyware was used by government agencies to surveil and harass human rights defenders and social activists, leading to violations of fundamental rights and harm to communities. The article documents direct harm through surveillance, intimidation, and repression linked to the AI system's use. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident, as the AI system's use directly led to violations of human rights and harm to communities. The involvement is explicit, and the harms are clearly articulated and realized, not merely potential.
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Pegasus: herramienta poderosa para bien y para mal

2021-07-19
Revista Proceso
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (spyware with sophisticated capabilities such as zero-click exploits and automated data extraction) whose use has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article documents realized harms caused by the system's deployment, including illegal mass surveillance of journalists and activists, which constitutes a breach of fundamental rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus Project: Peña Nieto, el desenfrenado espionaje contra periodistas

2021-07-18
Revista Proceso
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that was used by government agencies to illegally intercept communications and surveil journalists and activists, violating their fundamental rights and privacy. The article documents direct harms such as privacy violations, intimidation, and threats to journalists' safety, including the assassination of a journalist who was targeted by Pegasus. The AI system's use was unauthorized and abusive, leading to clear human rights violations and harm to communities. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harms caused by the AI system's use.
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Macron y al menos 13 jefes de estados más, blancos de Pegasus

2021-07-20
Revista Proceso
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of infiltrating mobile devices to extract sensitive information and monitor communications. The article details confirmed use of Pegasus by various intelligence agencies to surveil high-profile individuals, including heads of state and journalists, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The harms are realized and documented, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The AI system's use directly led to these harms through unauthorized surveillance and potential manipulation of information, thus meeting the definition of an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus: con un software espiaron a periodistas, activistas sociales y políticos - MDZ Online

2021-07-19
mdz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a software tool that uses sophisticated AI and cyber capabilities to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information covertly. Its use to spy on vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists constitutes a breach of human rights and privacy laws. The article details actual surveillance activities, indicating realized harm rather than potential harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI-enabled system causing violations of fundamental rights.
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Indignación por el caso de espionaje Pegasus que afecta al entorno de López Obrador

2021-07-19
SWI swissinfo.ch
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that enables intrusive surveillance by extracting data and listening to conversations without consent. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy for numerous individuals, including journalists and political figures. The article documents realized harm from the deployment of this AI system, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harm is direct and significant.
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Investigación revela que 15 mil teléfonos mexicanos intentaron ser espiados con Pegasus

2021-07-18
Sopitas.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system capable of sophisticated data extraction and covert surveillance. Its use by the Mexican government to spy on journalists, activists, and political opponents directly violates human rights and fundamental freedoms. The article documents realized harm, including privacy breaches and intimidation, which are clear violations of rights and harm to communities. The AI system's development and use have directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Segob, PGR y Sedena pagaron 489 mdp por Pegasus

2021-07-20
La Silla Rota
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for electronic surveillance. Its deployment by government agencies to infiltrate thousands of phones, including those of journalists and activists, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized as the spyware was actively used to spy on individuals, including vulnerable groups, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to direct harm to persons and communities. The event does not merely describe potential harm or a hazard, but actual use and infiltration, confirming it as an AI Incident.
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Revelan lista de espionaje con Pegasus; aparece periodista asesinado en 2017

2021-07-18
La Silla Rota
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate mobile devices. The article details confirmed infiltrations of phones belonging to journalists, politicians, and activists, which constitutes a violation of privacy and human rights. The involvement of Pegasus directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The assassination of a journalist whose phone was on the list further underscores the serious consequences linked to the spyware's use. Although the full extent of harm is not completely known, the realized violations and confirmed infiltrations are sufficient to classify this as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Cómo actúa Pegasus, el software espía que ha infectado 50.000 móviles de periodistas y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Bolsamania
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that remotely monitors and extracts data from targeted mobile devices, leading to direct violations of human rights and privacy. The article details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance of 50,000 phones, including journalists and activists, which is a clear breach of fundamental rights. The AI system's use in this context is central to the harm caused, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and privacy.
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Espionaje y Derechos Humanos, el escándalo tras The Pegasus Project [FW Opinión]

2021-07-19
FayerWayer
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses advanced techniques such as zero-click exploits and stealth infection methods, indicating AI system involvement. Its deployment by governments has directly led to violations of human rights, including mass surveillance of journalists and activists, which constitutes harm to fundamental rights. The article details realized harm, including the targeting of over 50,000 phones and links to serious consequences like the assassination of a journalist. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to communities.
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Pegasus: el software israelí que se usó para espiar a periodistas y políticos

2021-07-19
El Siglo Digital
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated technology to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and suppression of freedom of expression, as documented by Amnesty International and investigative journalists. The harms are realized and significant, involving multiple countries and vulnerable groups. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of fundamental rights.
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Hallan 15 mil teléfonos de México en lista de Pegasus

2021-07-18
El Diario de Juárez
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and data extraction, which has been used maliciously to hack phones of vulnerable groups, including journalists and activists, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The article documents confirmed cases of successful hacks and the targeting of individuals who suffered harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is direct and significant, involving breaches of fundamental rights and potential physical harm, as in the case of the murdered journalist. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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15 mil teléfonos intervenidos en México

2021-07-19
El Diario de Juárez
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and extract data from mobile devices. Its use by governments to spy on journalists and activists directly violates human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (violation of human rights). The event reports actual realized harm through surveillance and interception, not just potential harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant harm to individuals and communities.
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En la mira de Pegasus, 50 personas cercanas a AMLO

2021-07-19
El Diario de Juárez
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate and extract data from mobile devices. The event describes the use of this AI system to spy on individuals, including political figures, journalists, and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized or at least strongly implied given the scale and nature of the surveillance. Hence, this is an AI Incident involving the use of an AI system leading to violations of fundamental rights.
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MVS Noticias | Pegasus solo está disponible para gobiernos, por lo que hace más alarmante el espionaje | Manuel López San Martín

2021-07-19
MVS Noticias
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses advanced techniques to infiltrate and control mobile devices. Its use for mass surveillance and espionage directly violates human rights, specifically privacy rights, and has caused harm to individuals and communities. The article documents actual cases of such surveillance, including on political figures and journalists, indicating realized harm. The involvement of the AI system in the development and use of Pegasus for these purposes meets the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Pegasus niega las acusaciones sobre espionaje | MVS Noticias

2021-07-19
MVS Noticias
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for remote surveillance and data extraction, which has been used to spy on thousands of individuals including journalists and human rights defenders. This constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details realized harm caused by the use of this AI system, not just potential harm or general information, thus classifying it as an AI Incident.
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Gobiernos usan software israelí Pegasus para espiar a reporteros, políticos y activistas

2021-07-20
Cambio16
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-based surveillance software that has been used by governments and agencies to spy on various individuals, including journalists and activists, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The article provides evidence of actual infiltration and spying, confirming realized harm. The AI system's development and use directly contributed to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The widespread and systematic nature of the spying, along with the documented cases, supports this classification.
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Israel investigará caso de software espía Pegasus

2021-07-21
Caracol Radio
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI-enabled spyware system that has been linked to widespread surveillance and privacy violations, which constitute violations of human rights. The article reports on the government's investigation and potential regulatory changes in response to these harms. Since the harms have already occurred and the article centers on the investigation and regulatory response rather than the initial harm event itself, this qualifies as Complementary Information. It provides important context and updates on societal and governance responses to an AI Incident but does not itself describe a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Software israelí espió a periodistas, políticos y activistas a nivel

2021-07-18
HSB Noticias
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware tool developed by NSO Group, which likely incorporates AI or advanced algorithmic components to perform surveillance tasks such as data extraction and possibly pattern recognition. The use of this AI-enabled malware to spy on journalists, politicians, and activists constitutes a violation of human rights, specifically privacy rights, which is a breach of fundamental rights protected by law. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and espionage, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. Although the article does not explicitly mention AI, the nature of the malware and its capabilities reasonably infer AI system involvement.
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Revelan que software israelí espió a decenas de periodistas

2021-07-19
teleSURtv.net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which has been used to spy on journalists and other individuals, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including unauthorized surveillance and potential breaches of fundamental rights. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (violation of rights).
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Muchos espiados - El Diario de Yucatán

2021-07-19
El Diario de Yucatán
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware that uses AI techniques to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices. The article details how its use by governments has led to mass surveillance of thousands of individuals, including journalists and human rights defenders, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The spyware's deployment and use have directly caused harm by breaching fundamental rights, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harm is realized, not just potential.
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Pegasus minimiza la denuncia - El Diario de Yucatán

2021-07-20
El Diario de Yucatán
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used to infiltrate mobile devices and conduct surveillance. The article reports that this software has been used to spy on a large number of individuals, including journalists and human rights activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. This harm has already occurred, making it an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms is direct, as the spyware's use led to the espionage and associated rights violations. Although the company denies some allegations, the reported facts and UN warnings confirm the occurrence of harm linked to the AI system's use.
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Pegasus responde sobre espionaje a periodistas y activistas

2021-07-19
El Diario de Yucatán
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. The article reports on the confirmed use of Pegasus to spy on journalists, activists, and politicians, which directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and direct. Although NSO Group denies some allegations, the investigation and reports from credible sources confirm the misuse of the AI system. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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El espionaje masivo de Pegasus: desvelan un listado de 50.000 personas

2021-07-18
Vozpópuli
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that autonomously infiltrates mobile devices and extracts sensitive information without user knowledge or consent. The reported mass surveillance and espionage activities have caused direct harm by violating human rights, including privacy and freedom of the press. The article details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance of journalists, activists, and political figures, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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El espionaje masivo de Pegasus: desvelan un listado de 50.000 personas

2021-07-18
Vozpópuli
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate and monitor devices covertly. Its use by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (specifically violation of human rights). The event involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus) whose deployment has directly led to harm, including breaches of privacy and potential threats to life (e.g., the journalist assassination). Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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'Pegasus', el software israelí utilizado para espiar a periodistas y políticos

2021-07-22
Blasting News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware 'Pegasus' is an AI system as it uses sophisticated techniques to autonomously exploit vulnerabilities and extract data without user knowledge. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article details actual harm caused by the system's deployment, including surveillance of journalists and activists and links to serious consequences. Thus, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Empresa dueña de Pegasus niega casos de espionaje global

2021-07-22
EL HERALDO
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance and espionage, involving sophisticated data processing and intrusion capabilities. The reported use of Pegasus to spy on thousands of phone numbers, including high-profile individuals, directly implicates violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. Despite the company's denial, the investigation and reported facts indicate that harm has occurred due to the use of this AI system. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Un software israelí ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
www.vanguardia.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate mobile devices. The article details confirmed cases where the spyware infiltrated phones of vulnerable groups such as journalists and human rights activists, leading to violations of their rights and privacy. This constitutes direct harm caused by the AI system's use. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and central to the event. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Pegasus habría espiado teléfono de periodista guerrerense asesinado - Quadratín

2021-07-19
Quadratín Guerrero
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance. Its use to spy on journalists and activists constitutes a violation of human rights (privacy and freedom of expression). The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and potential indirect harm related to the journalist's subsequent assassination. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use in violating rights and enabling harm to individuals.
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Proyecto Pegasus: Una filtración de datos masiva revela que el software espía de la empresa israelí NSO Group se utiliza para atacar a activistas, periodistas y figuras políticas en todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Amnistía Internacional España
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system as it involves sophisticated data processing and surveillance capabilities that enable remote access to personal devices and data. The event details how the use of this AI system has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and suppression of free speech, affecting activists, journalists, and political figures globally. The harms are realized and documented, not hypothetical, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event does not merely warn of potential harm (AI Hazard) nor is it a response or update (Complementary Information). It is not unrelated as the AI system's role is pivotal in causing the harm described.
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Proyecto Pegasus: La princesa Latifa y la princesa Haya, posibles objetivos de clientes de la empresa de software espía NSO Group

2021-07-22
Amnistía Internacional España
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus software is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and intrusion into mobile devices. Its use to spy on individuals such as Princess Latifa and Princess Haya, as revealed by the Pegasus Project investigation, has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy infringements and deprivation of freedom. The spyware's role in facilitating these abuses meets the criteria for an AI Incident, as the harm is realized and directly linked to the AI system's deployment. The event also calls for regulatory action, underscoring the severity of the harm caused.
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Proyecto Pegasus: Las autoridades de Ruanda seleccionaron a miles de activistas, periodistas y figuras políticas como objetivos a los que atacar con el software espía de NSO

2021-07-20
Amnistía Internacional España
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and intrusion into personal devices. Its use by authorities to target and monitor activists and journalists has directly resulted in violations of fundamental human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized and documented, not merely potential. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing human rights violations.
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Pegasus, el software utilizado para espiar a periodistas y activistas; 15 mil de ellos son mexicanos

2021-07-18
Merca2.0 Magazine
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system capable of extracting data and eavesdropping covertly, which fits the definition of an AI system. Its use to spy on journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms are realized and documented, including surveillance of thousands of individuals and indirect links to threats against their safety. The article does not merely warn of potential harm but reports on actual misuse and consequences, thus it is not a hazard or complementary information but an incident.
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Así respondió Pegasus a acusaciones de espionaje

2021-07-19
Merca2.0 Magazine
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system capable of extracting data and listening to conversations covertly, which fits the definition of an AI system. Its use to spy on journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and data breaches affecting thousands, including threats to individuals' safety. Although the company denies the allegations, the reported facts indicate direct harm caused by the AI system's use. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Software espía israelí se usó para hackear a periodistas y activistas en todo el mundo

2021-07-19
CMHW La Reina Radial del Centro
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, involving sophisticated data processing and intrusion capabilities. Its use to hack and surveil journalists and activists constitutes a direct violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event involves the use of an AI system leading directly to harm (violation of rights), not just a potential risk or complementary information. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Proyecto Pegasus: Macron, entre los dirigentes mundiales seleccionados como posibles objetivos del software espía de NSO

2021-07-21
Amnesty International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system used for covert surveillance and hacking, which has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches affecting individuals including world leaders. The article details actual use and impact of the AI system, not just potential risks. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in illegal surveillance and hacking activities.
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Una filtración de datos masiva revela que el software espía de la empresa israelí NSO se utiliza para atacar a activistas, periodistas y figuras políticas

2021-07-19
Amnesty International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system as it involves sophisticated software capable of covertly accessing and extracting data from mobile devices, likely using AI techniques for exploitation and surveillance. The event details direct harm caused by the use of this AI system, including violations of human rights such as privacy breaches, suppression of free speech, and intimidation of journalists and activists. The harms are realized and documented, not hypothetical, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The systemic and large-scale misuse of the AI system to facilitate these harms confirms the classification. The event is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information but a clear case of AI-enabled harm.
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Reacción de AMLO al escándalo mundial de Pegasus ha sido 'muy calmada'

2021-07-19
publimetro
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for digital surveillance that has directly caused harm by illegally spying on thousands of people, including journalists and political figures, violating their human rights and privacy. The article documents realized harm from the use of this AI system, including potential exposure of sensitive data to criminal organizations and suppression of free speech. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and direct, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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México, el mayor cliente de Pegasus; espiaron a 15 mil: The Guardian

2021-07-18
Animal Político
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices. The event details the use and abuse of this AI system by government agencies to surveil thousands of individuals, including vulnerable groups like journalists and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights. The harm is realized and ongoing, as evidenced by infections and the targeting of individuals who have suffered consequences such as threats and even murder. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the use of an AI system.
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Caso Pegasus: gobiernos y entidades expresan indignación y rechazo al espionaje a periodistas y políticos

2021-07-19
El Observador
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that has been used to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and politicians, leading to violations of their rights and privacy. The article details confirmed espionage activities and the resulting indignation from governments and human rights organizations, indicating realized harm. The AI system's use in this context directly caused breaches of fundamental rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Caso Pegasus: señalan a software israelí por servir a gobiernos para espionaje y filtración de números de más de 50 mil periodistas, políticos y activistas

2021-07-19
El Observador
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information. Its deployment by governments for spying on journalists, activists, and politicians has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms include breaches of fundamental rights, potential threats to life (e.g., the journalist who was assassinated), and widespread surveillance abuse. The AI system's role is pivotal in enabling these harms, as it automates and scales invasive surveillance beyond traditional means.
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Pegasus se utilizó para espiar a más de 15 mil celulares en México

2021-07-19
López-Dóriga Digital
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data covertly. The article details confirmed cases of infiltration and spying on thousands of individuals, including journalists and political figures, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The direct use of this AI system for unauthorized surveillance and espionage meets the criteria for an AI Incident, as it has directly led to harm through breaches of fundamental rights and freedoms. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus fue utilizado para espiar a periodistas en todo el mundo

2021-07-18
López-Dóriga Digital
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information covertly. Its use to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a recognized harm under the AI Incident definition. The article confirms that at least 37 phones were infiltrated, indicating realized harm rather than a hypothetical risk. The involvement of the AI system in the development and use stages is clear, and the harm is direct and significant. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Espionaje con Pegasus muestra uso abusivo de herramientas de seguridad

2021-07-19
López-Dóriga Digital
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used to infiltrate mobile devices, which qualifies as an AI system. The article documents the direct use of this AI system by various governments to spy on individuals, including journalists and activists, leading to violations of fundamental rights and privacy. The harm is realized and significant, including documented infections of devices and indirect links to harm such as the murder of a journalist. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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El software israelí Pegasus ayudó a espiar a 50.000 periodistas y activistas de todo el mundo - Republica.com

2021-07-19
Republica.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data. The article details how this AI system was used to spy on a large number of individuals, including journalists and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the spyware has been actively used for unauthorized surveillance. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Llega a Israel el escándalo de NSO y Pegasus

2021-07-22
La Razón
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus software is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and intrusion into mobile devices. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy infringements and unauthorized spying on individuals, which are harms under the AI Incident definition (violations of human rights). The article details realized harm caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm, and thus qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus: ¿Qué es y cómo funciona? Te lo decimos todo

2021-07-22
La Razón
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for covert surveillance, capable of infiltrating devices and extracting sensitive data. Its deployment by government agencies to spy on individuals constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms are realized, as the spyware has been actively used against thousands of people, including journalists and political figures, causing direct harm through unauthorized surveillance and breach of rights. The mention of legal investigations further supports the recognition of harm already occurred.
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Artículo 19 exige a FGR investigación con peritaje externo por espionaje con Pegasus

2021-07-19
Periódico Noroeste
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that allows intrusive surveillance by exploiting mobile devices. Its use against journalists, activists, and human rights defenders has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article documents actual harm and calls for investigation and accountability, confirming that the AI system's use has caused significant rights violations. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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"Si existe el contrato (de Pegasus), se cancelaría": López Obrador

2021-07-20
24 Horas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which directly led to violations of privacy and human rights as reported. The spying on individuals including political figures, journalists, and activists constitutes harm under the framework's category of violations of human rights. The article confirms that this harm occurred in the past, making this an AI Incident. The current government's review and potential cancellation of contracts is a response to this incident but does not change the classification of the event as an AI Incident.
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Revelan lista de periodistas y activistas mexicanos espiados con Pegasus | 24 Horas

2021-07-18
24 Horas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system used for cyber surveillance, capable of remote installation and data extraction without user consent. Its use against journalists and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article documents realized harm, including targeted espionage and potential links to violent outcomes, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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NSO Group califica de endeble investigación sobre su software Pegasus

2021-07-19
24 Horas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance and infiltration of mobile devices. The article details how Pegasus was used to infiltrate thousands of contacts, including vulnerable groups such as journalists and human rights defenders, which constitutes a violation of human rights. The harms described are direct and realized, not hypothetical, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The NSO Group's denial and consideration of legal action do not negate the documented harms caused by the AI system's use. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of fundamental rights.
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México encabeza la lista de los espiados con Pegasus | 24 Horas

2021-07-19
24 Horas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which qualifies as an AI system. Its use by government agencies to spy on citizens, including journalists and activists, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details realized harm through unauthorized spying and the potential link to a journalist's assassination, indicating direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Software espía de firma israelí usado contra periodistas, políticos y activistas

2021-07-18
Montevideo Portal / Montevideo COMM
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used to hack and surveil individuals, which constitutes an AI system under the definition. The event details direct use of this AI system leading to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the framework. The involvement of the AI system in the development and use of Pegasus directly led to these harms. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm caused by the AI system's use in surveillance and repression.
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¡Alerta! 15 mil celulares de México aparecen en lista del software para espiar

2021-07-19
Periódico AM
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed to infiltrate and extract data from mobile devices. Its use by government agencies to surveil journalists, politicians, and other individuals constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article documents realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and potential breaches of rights, not just potential or hypothetical risks. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Detectan al menos 50 personas cercanas a AMLO en lista de Pegasus; The Guardian

2021-07-19
Periódico AM
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for surveillance and hacking, which directly implicates AI system involvement. The event details the use of this system to spy on numerous individuals, including political figures and activists, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, as private conversations were leaked and individuals were targeted without consent. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under (c).
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Filtración masiva de datos del programa que espió a independentistas - ElNacional.cat

2021-07-18
ElNacional.cat
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware software described (Pegasus and Candiru) are AI systems used for surveillance and hacking, which have directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches, fulfilling the criteria for harm under (c) violations of human rights or breach of obligations protecting fundamental rights. The event details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and data breaches affecting thousands of people, including journalists and activists. Therefore, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus, el virus israelí que entra en los móviles: ¿A quién ataca? ¿Tú lo tienes?

2021-07-19
La Información
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices to extract sensitive information and monitor individuals without consent. The article details real cases where this system was used to spy on journalists, activists, and others, causing violations of human rights and privacy. This meets the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm through breaches of fundamental rights and privacy. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harms are realized, not just potential.
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La empresa israelí, NSO, se defiende de los ataques: "No hay ningún vínculo"

2021-07-19
La Información
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which fits the definition of an AI system. The allegations imply potential violations of human rights and privacy, which would constitute an AI Incident if confirmed. However, the article primarily reports on NSO's denial and the disputed nature of the claims, with no conclusive evidence of harm or misuse established. Therefore, this event does not describe a confirmed AI Incident or a plausible AI Hazard but rather provides complementary information about ongoing controversy and responses related to an AI system.
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Mohamed VI y Salma de Marruecos, entre las víctimas de espionaje de 'Pegasus'

2021-07-21
Quién
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that can extract messages, photos, contacts, and listen to conversations from targeted phones. Its use in spying on a large number of individuals, including vulnerable groups such as journalists and human rights defenders, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the spyware has been actively used to compromise personal data and communications. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in unauthorized surveillance and privacy breaches.
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Sofware Pegasus violó derechos humanos a escala mundial: Amnistía Internacional

2021-07-19
Periodico Correo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for surveillance and infiltration of mobile devices. Its use has directly caused harm by violating human rights on a large scale, including targeting journalists and activists, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights. The event involves the use and misuse of an AI system leading to realized harm, not just potential harm or general information, thus it qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Lista Pegasus México: incluye 15 mil números telefónicos de periodistas, activistas y más

2021-07-18
Mi Bolsillo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, involving sophisticated AI capabilities to infiltrate and extract data from mobile devices. The documented successful hacks and surveillance of journalists, activists, and political figures represent direct violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the spyware has been actively used to spy on individuals, causing harm to their rights and safety. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Empresa israelí está acusada de crear software para espiar a periodistas, ejecutivos y políticos - Diario Primicia

2021-07-19
Diario Primicia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches affecting thousands globally, including journalists and political figures. The harms are realized and documented, including indirect links to serious consequences like the murder of a journalist. The AI system's use for espionage and surveillance clearly fits the definition of an AI Incident as it has directly and indirectly caused harm to individuals and communities by violating fundamental rights.
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Pegasus rechaza acusaciones de espionaje; asegura que el software fue hecho para 'salvar vidas'

2021-07-19
El Siglo de Torreón
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance and infiltration of mobile devices. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy of numerous individuals, including activists and journalists, which is a clear harm under the AI Incident definition (violation of human rights). The article reports realized harm from the use of this AI system, not just potential harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Revelan que un software israelí ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-18
El Siglo de Torreón
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system used for surveillance and infiltration of mobile devices. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, as evidenced by the infiltration of phones belonging to journalists, activists, and politicians. The harm is realized and significant, involving breaches of fundamental rights and privacy. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm meet the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The event is not merely potential harm or a response update but a confirmed case of AI-enabled harm.
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Revelan espionaje telefónico

2021-07-19
El Siglo de Torreón
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate phones and extract sensitive data. The article details how it has been used by governments to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and human rights defenders, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and directly linked to the use of this AI system. Hence, this is an AI Incident involving violations of human rights and privacy through the use of an AI system.
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Revelan espionaje telefónico en México a través del spyware 'Pegasus'

2021-07-19
El Siglo de Torreón
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a spyware system that uses advanced AI or algorithmic techniques to infiltrate and extract data from mobile devices covertly. The event details the direct use of this AI-enabled system by government agencies to spy on individuals, including journalists and human rights defenders, which constitutes a violation of human rights and legal protections. The harm is realized, not hypothetical, as the surveillance has already occurred and is linked to serious consequences, including the murder of a journalist whose phone was targeted. Thus, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm through violations of rights.
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Pegasus: el software israelí con el que habrían espiado a reporteros y activistas en todo el mundo

2021-07-18
Noticias de Venezuela y el Mundo - Caraota Digital
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance and infiltration of mobile devices. The article details confirmed cases where the software was used to infiltrate phones of journalists, activists, and political figures, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The misuse of the AI system by governments or agencies beyond its licensed purpose directly caused harm to individuals' rights and freedoms. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections.
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Varios países compraron el software israelí Pegasus para espiar a activistas, políticos y periodistas

2021-07-21
Rebelión
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices to extract sensitive information and monitor individuals. The article details how its use by various governments and clients has resulted in widespread unauthorized surveillance of journalists, activists, and political figures, violating their rights and causing harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to communities. The harm is realized, not just potential, and the AI system's role is pivotal in enabling these abuses.
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Se suman investigaciones por el escándalo de espionaje internacional con el software israelí Pegasus

2021-07-21
La Nueva
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a software system that exploits vulnerabilities in smartphones to extract data such as emails, messages, and calls. Its operation involves advanced AI techniques for hacking and data extraction. The article details realized harms including privacy violations, illegal surveillance, and breaches of fundamental rights affecting thousands of individuals globally. These harms are directly linked to the use of the AI system (Pegasus). Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Filtran 50.000 números de teléfono de posibles víctimas de Pegasus, el programa espía que contratan gobiernos de todo el mundo: qué nombres españoles aparecerán

2021-07-19
Business Insider
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices, directly leading to violations of human rights and privacy of targeted individuals. The article details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including unauthorized surveillance of political figures, activists, and journalists, which fits the definition of an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, and the AI system's role is pivotal in enabling these violations. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Los teléfonos de Macron, Charles Michel, el director general de la OMS o el rey de Marruecos aparecen en la lista de posibles víctimas del programa espía Pegasus

2021-07-21
Business Insider
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for cyber espionage, which directly infringes on human rights such as privacy and freedom of expression. The article details the use and targeting of individuals by this AI system, which has already caused harm through unauthorized surveillance. The involvement of AI in the development and use of Pegasus, combined with the realized harm to individuals' rights and security, fits the definition of an AI Incident. Although the article mentions that not all targets may have been successfully hacked, the confirmed use and impact of Pegasus spyware on various victims justifies classification as an AI Incident.
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Software israelí espiaba a periodistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Agencia de Noticias "News Front" España
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus software is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance. Its use to hack phones and spy on individuals constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (violation of human rights). The article details actual past and ongoing harms caused by the software's use, not just potential risks. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant harm to individuals' rights and privacy.
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La mujer y los hijos de López Obrador habrían sido espiados con el...

2021-07-20
Notimérica
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate and monitor devices. Its use to spy on the president's family, political figures, and journalists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which falls under harm category (c) - violations of human rights or breach of legal protections. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and leaked private conversations, directly linked to the AI system's use. Hence, this is an AI Incident.
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Más de 50 mil teléfonos del mundo fueron intervenidos con un software israelí

2021-07-20
subrayado.com.uy
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used to conduct unauthorized surveillance on a large scale, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The event reports actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including breaches of fundamental rights and privacy of thousands of individuals. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system in causing significant harm to individuals and communities through illegal surveillance.
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Pegasus rechaza acusaciones sobre espionaje a periodistas y activistas

2021-07-19
www.expreso.ec
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance. The article reports that it was used to infiltrate thousands of phones, including those of journalists and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. This harm has already occurred, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system is direct, as the spyware's capabilities enabled the espionage. The event is not merely a potential risk or a complementary update but a report of actual harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Círculo cercano al presidente de México entre los posibles espiados con el software Pegasus

2021-07-20
América Economía
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data covertly. The reported surveillance of the president's close circle, journalists, and activists by government clients using this AI system constitutes a direct violation of human rights and legal protections. The harm is realized as these individuals were subjected to unauthorized spying, which infringes on their privacy and freedom of expression. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of rights and harm to individuals.
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Software espía fue usado contra periodistas, políticos y activistas

2021-07-19
NTN24 | Últimas Noticias de América y el Mundo.
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware tool that uses AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information covertly. Its use against journalists, activists, and political figures has led to direct violations of privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized and significant, involving breaches of fundamental rights and potential threats to life and safety. The involvement of the AI system in the development and use of the spyware is explicit, and the harms are direct and ongoing. Thus, the event is best classified as an AI Incident.
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Proyecto Pegasus: Golpe a Apple y, ¿a Patricia Bullrich?

2021-07-20
Urgente 24
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus spyware) whose development and deployment have directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, constituting harm to individuals and communities. The spyware's AI capabilities enable remote, covert surveillance and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, causing significant harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident. The article also discusses governance responses and calls for regulation, but the primary focus is on the realized harms caused by the AI system's use.
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Hackers espiaron más de 50.000 celulares en más de 50 países

2021-07-19
EP | Mundo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed to perform sophisticated surveillance and data extraction on mobile devices. Its deployment has directly led to harm in the form of violations of human rights and privacy of thousands of individuals globally, including journalists and activists. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including unauthorized spying and potential involvement in politically motivated targeting. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of fundamental rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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Descubren software espía usado en periodistas y personalidades de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Globovision
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices. Its use against journalists, activists, and other targeted individuals has directly caused violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details actual harm caused by the spyware's deployment, including unauthorized access to private communications and surveillance, which are clear breaches of fundamental rights. The AI system's role is pivotal in enabling this harm, and the event is not merely a potential risk but an ongoing incident with documented impacts.
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Destapan lista global del software "espía" Pegasus: México figura como el cliente principal, con 15 mil números de periodistas, activistas y políticos

2021-07-18
Las Noticias de Chihuahua - Entrelíneas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance. The event involves the use of this AI system to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized as these individuals' rights have been breached through the use of the AI system. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of fundamental rights.
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Círculo cercano de AMLO fue blanco de espionaje con Pegasus

2021-07-19
Las Noticias de Chihuahua - Entrelíneas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance and intrusion into personal devices. Its use by government clients to spy on political figures, journalists, activists, and others constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details actual past surveillance and its consequences, including harm to individuals (e.g., a journalist's assassination following targeting), indicating direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use. Thus, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Encuentran teléfonos de 15 mil mexicanos en lista de Pegasus, revela The Guardian

2021-07-18
politico.mx
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices. The event involves the use of this AI system by government agencies to spy on individuals, including journalists and human rights defenders, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the spyware was actively used to surveil people without consent. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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"Pegasus": Software israelí espiaba a miles de personas en todo el mundo

2021-07-21
Panamericana Televisión
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system developed by NSO Group, used for surveillance purposes. Its deployment has directly caused harm by violating privacy rights and breaching fundamental human rights of targeted individuals. The article explicitly states that the software was used to spy on thousands of people, including vulnerable groups such as human rights activists and journalists, which constitutes a violation of human rights under the framework. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the use of an AI system in espionage leading to rights violations.
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Intensa e impune Operación Pegasus " EntornoInteligente

2021-07-19
Entorno Inteligente
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices to extract sensitive information covertly. Its use for mass surveillance of journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and legal protections. The article details realized harm caused by the AI system's deployment, including illegal interception of communications and political espionage. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use in violating rights and privacy.
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Revelan que software israelí espió a decenas de periodistas " EntornoInteligente

2021-07-19
Entorno Inteligente
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate mobile devices without user interaction. Its use to hack and surveil journalists and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under category (c) for violations of human rights or legal protections. The event describes realized harm caused by the use of this AI system, not just potential harm or general information, so it qualifies as an AI Incident.
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El software israelí Pegasus, utilizado para espiar a 50.000 teléfonos de todo el mundo " EntornoInteligente

2021-07-19
Entorno Inteligente
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of remotely accessing and extracting data from mobile devices, including messages, calls, and camera/microphone surveillance. The article details how this AI system has been used by various governments to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, leading to large-scale human rights violations. The harm is realized and ongoing, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harm is direct and significant.
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Familia de López Obrador entre los objetivos del programa de espionaje Pegasus - Escambray

2021-07-20
Escambray
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-driven spyware system that infiltrates phones and extracts data covertly, representing an AI system involved in the event. Its use has directly caused harm by violating human rights and privacy of targeted individuals, including political figures and activists, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights or breach of legal protections. The article reports actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, not just potential harm or general information, thus qualifying as an AI Incident.
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Gran hermano, otra vez (+Foto)

2021-07-22
Radio Habana Cuba
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated AI-enabled spyware system that uses advanced techniques to infiltrate devices and extract sensitive information covertly. Its deployment by governments to spy on individuals constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (specifically, violations of human rights). The article details realized harm through mass surveillance and unauthorized data access, not just potential harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant harm to individuals and communities.
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15 mil teléfonos intervenidos en México

2021-07-19
Eje Central
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses advanced techniques to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices. Its deployment by governments to spy on journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and suppression of freedom of expression. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including interception of communications and surveillance of targeted individuals. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of fundamental rights and harms to individuals and communities.
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Israel crea comisión para investigar el programa Pegasus

2021-07-22
Eje Central
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled surveillance system capable of hacking phones and extracting data, thus qualifying as an AI system. The allegations of misuse involve violations of human rights and privacy, which constitute harm under the AI Incident definition. However, the article does not report new or ongoing harms directly caused by Pegasus but rather the establishment of an official investigation and related statements. This investigation and the public discourse around it represent a governance and societal response to prior concerns about Pegasus, fitting the definition of Complementary Information. There is no new incident or hazard described here, but rather an update on oversight and accountability efforts.
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Pegasus, y el lado oculto de la diplomacia israelí

2021-07-19
Eje Central
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated technology to infiltrate smartphones and control their functions. The article explicitly states that it was used to spy on at least 180 journalists, 600 politicians, 85 human rights activists, and 65 businessmen, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential. The involvement of the AI system in the development and use of Pegasus directly led to these harms. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Filtran lista de miles de teléfonos espiados por 'Pegasus'

2021-07-18
Eje Central
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices to extract sensitive information and monitor targets. The article details a large-scale abuse of this AI system by governments, leading to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The assassination of a journalist linked to surveillance by Pegasus further confirms direct harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Filtración de datos revelan el espionaje de más de 50.000 activistas y políticos - Primera Edición

2021-07-19
Primera Edición
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system as it involves sophisticated software capable of infiltrating devices and extracting data, likely using AI techniques for exploitation and data processing. The event details direct use of this AI system by governments to surveil individuals without consent, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, including the targeting of journalists and activists, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to violations of fundamental rights. The connection between the AI system's use and the harm is direct and significant, not merely potential or speculative.
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La Justicia francesa investiga el espionaje a periodistas con el software israelí Pegasus

2021-07-20
naiz:
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of infiltrating mobile devices to extract private data and listen to conversations. Its use by governments to spy on journalists and political figures has caused direct harm through violations of privacy and human rights. The article documents realized harms, ongoing legal investigations, and political fallout, confirming that the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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AI: software espía israelí facilitó una violación de derechos a gran escala

2021-07-19
La Voz de Michoacán
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware software is an AI system designed for surveillance and infiltration tasks. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and suppression of dissent, as documented by Amnesty International and investigative journalism. The harm is realized and significant, affecting journalists, activists, and political figures worldwide. The AI system's misuse is pivotal in enabling these violations, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Hallan los teléfonos de más de 25 periodistas mexicanos en software espía 'Pegasus'

2021-07-19
www.xeu.mx
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used to hack smartphones, representing an AI system under the definitions. The event describes the use of this AI system to spy on journalists and other individuals, leading to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the framework. The involvement of the AI system directly led to these harms, including the targeting of journalists and potential indirect harm such as the assassination of a journalist. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus, el espía de bolsillo contra periodistas y opositores

2021-07-19
EL NUEVO SIGLO
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated data extraction and surveillance. Its deployment by various governments and agencies has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and attacks on freedom of expression, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article documents actual harm to individuals and communities, including journalists and activists, and the use of the AI system for mass surveillance and repression. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information, as the harms are realized and directly linked to the AI system's use.
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Empresa israelí rechaza acusaciones sobre espionaje a periodistas y activistas | La República EC

2021-07-19
La RepúblicaEC
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus software is an AI system designed for surveillance and infiltration of mobile devices. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches of journalists, activists, and politicians, which are harms under the AI Incident definition (c). The event describes realized harm through unauthorized spying, not just potential harm, and involves the use of an AI system. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Así espiaba el programa Pegasus las conversaciones de periodistas y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-20
infoLibre.es
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system capable of autonomous surveillance and data interception. Its deployment by governments to hack and surveil journalists and activists has directly caused violations of fundamental rights and harm to individuals and communities. The article provides evidence of realized harm through unauthorized surveillance, intimidation, and threats, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The AI system's role is pivotal as it enables the covert and extensive spying capabilities leading to these harms.
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México denuncia acuerdos de espionaje con NSO por $300 millones

2021-07-22
Noticias de Israel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of covertly hacking and surveilling individuals. The article details how this system was used by Mexican officials to spy on protected groups such as journalists and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the spyware was actively used for intrusive surveillance. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the direct link to rights violations and corruption clearly meet the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk or complementary information but a concrete case of harm caused by an AI system.
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¿Qué es Pegasus y cómo funciona el software que espía los móviles de millones de usuarios? - La Nación

2021-07-19
La Nación
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract private information without user consent. Its deployment by governments to surveil citizens, journalists, and activists has directly led to violations of fundamental rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework. The harms are realized and documented, including unauthorized surveillance and breaches of privacy rights, which are violations of human rights. The AI system's development and use are central to these harms, justifying classification as an AI Incident.
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El espionaje con Pegasus muestra el uso abusivo de herramientas de seguridad

2021-07-19
El Economista
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. The article documents that this AI system was used by various governments to spy on thousands of individuals, including journalists and human rights defenders, resulting in violations of their fundamental rights. The harm is realized and ongoing, with evidence of successful infections and subsequent abuses. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to violations of human rights, fulfilling the definition of harm (c).
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Amazon 'corta el grifo' a NSO Group tras el escándalo de Pegasus

2021-07-20
MuyComputerPRO
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that has been used to conduct illegal surveillance and attacks on journalists, activists, and others, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The spyware's capabilities include AI-driven remote access and exploitation of vulnerabilities in devices. The harms are realized and documented, including targeting of individuals and groups, which fits the definition of an AI Incident involving violations of human rights. The article also mentions the response by Amazon to disable infrastructure supporting NSO Group, but the core issue is the harm caused by the AI system's use. Thus, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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"Políticos, periodistas y activistas son espiados a través de un software israelí; México es el mayor cliente"

2021-07-21
dialogosdelsur.operamundi.uol.com.br
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance and espionage, employing sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate and extract data from smartphones. The article documents direct harm caused by its use, including violations of privacy rights and potential indirect harm such as the assassination of a journalist linked to surveillance via Pegasus. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and central to the event. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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Pegasus, el programa israelí que ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Granada Hoy
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. Its deployment against journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a breach of fundamental human rights, including privacy and freedom of expression. The article documents actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including unauthorized surveillance and repression, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harm is realized, not merely potential.
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Predomina México en lista de espionaje

2021-07-19
El Heraldo de Aguascalientes
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, which has been used to successfully hack phones of vulnerable groups, including journalists and activists, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The article documents actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including confirmed hacks and the assassination of a journalist linked to this surveillance. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of fundamental rights and harm to individuals.
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México rompe límites en lista de Pegasus: eran 15 mil espiados - Diario El Mundo

2021-07-19
Diario El Mundo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses advanced techniques to infiltrate phones and collect sensitive data without user consent. The event details the use of this AI system to spy on over 15,000 individuals in Mexico, including journalists and human rights defenders, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The spyware's deployment has directly or indirectly led to harm, including threats to personal safety and potential links to violent outcomes. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use in surveillance and espionage.
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Más de 50.000 líneas telefónicas de activistas, periodistas y políticos fueron espiadas mediante el software israelí Pegasus

2021-07-19
El Ciudadano
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information covertly. The event details direct harm caused by the use of this AI system, including violations of privacy, freedom of expression, and potential threats to the safety of targeted individuals such as journalists and activists. The spyware's deployment has already resulted in realized harm, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the direct link to harm justify this classification.
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Padres de los 43 de Ayotzinapa y periodistas, entre los 15 mil espiados por el Programa Pegasus

2021-07-19
El Ciudadano
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system designed to infiltrate and control mobile devices remotely. Its use by government agencies to spy on thousands of people, including vulnerable groups such as relatives of disappeared students and journalists, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The infiltration of phones and the connection to the assassination of a journalist demonstrate direct harm caused by the AI system's use. The event clearly involves the use of an AI system leading to realized harm (violation of rights and harm to communities), meeting the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Astillero

2021-07-19
Cuarto Poder Chiapas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance through mobile phones. Its use by Mexican authorities has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and possibly enabling physical harm to targeted individuals. The article confirms realized harm from the AI system's use, such as the assassination of a journalist whose phone was surveilled. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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El espionaje con Pegasus muestra el uso abusivo de herramientas de seguridad

2021-07-19
100noticias.com.ni
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. The investigation reveals that its use has resulted in widespread surveillance and violations of human rights, including privacy infringements and threats to journalists and activists. The harm is realized and documented, including the assassination of a journalist whose phone was targeted. Therefore, this event meets the criteria of an AI Incident due to direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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Investigación internacional revela espionaje a activistas, políticos y periodistas

2021-07-19
Caras y Caretas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices to access private communications and data. Its use by governments to surveil and intimidate activists, journalists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The report details actual harm caused by the spyware's deployment, including surveillance preceding a journalist's assassination and widespread targeting of vulnerable groups. The AI system's role is pivotal in enabling these abuses, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Pegasus: el malware utilizado para espiar periodistas y activistas de derechos humanos

2021-07-19
Radio Continental
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices to extract sensitive information and monitor targets covertly. Its use by governments to spy on journalists and activists has directly caused harm through violations of privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The documented targeting of individuals, including journalists who were later harmed or killed, demonstrates direct or indirect harm linked to the AI system's use. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Ciberespionaje de Pegasus deja al desnudo a Jefes de Estado, militares y políticos de 34 países y a periodistas | Infogate

2021-07-21
Infogate.cl
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for surveillance, which has been directly linked to unauthorized monitoring and infection of mobile devices belonging to prominent individuals. The event details confirmed infections and attempts, indicating realized harm to privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's use by governmental clients for mass surveillance and targeting of journalists and political figures constitutes a violation of fundamental rights. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Hallan números telefónicos de periodistas en lista de Pegasus

2021-07-18
Horacero
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and data extraction from mobile devices. The article reveals that numerous journalists and human rights defenders were targeted by this system, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the spyware was actively used by government clients. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to violations of fundamental rights (human rights and privacy). The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm to individuals' rights justifies classification as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus violó derechos humanos a gran escala, asegura Amnistía Internacional

2021-07-19
tiempodigital.mx
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and infiltration, which has been used to target and harm journalists, activists, and political figures, leading to widespread human rights violations. The harms are realized and documented, including breaches of privacy and suppression of freedom of expression, which are violations of fundamental rights. The AI system's use directly facilitated these harms, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Más de 25 periodistas mexicanos eran de "interés" durante gobierno de Peña Nieto

2021-07-19
Diario Puntual
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction. Its deployment by government agencies to monitor journalists and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details actual harm and rights violations resulting from the use of this AI system, not just potential or hypothetical risks. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Hallan 15 mil teléfonos de México en lista de Pegasus - Periódico Novedades

2021-07-20
Periódico Novedades
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and data extraction. Its use in hacking phones of journalists, activists, and critics constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is direct and realized, as confirmed hacks have occurred, and the spyware's capabilities have led to significant breaches of fundamental rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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El Consejo de Seguridad Nacional de Israel estudia las acusaciones de espionaje de la NSO - fuente

2021-07-21
Venezuela al dia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance. The article reports on credible allegations and investigations into its misuse for spying on protected groups, which constitutes violations of human rights and privacy rights. These harms have materialized, making it an AI Incident. The article focuses on the investigation and diplomatic repercussions, not just potential harm or general information, so it is not merely Complementary Information. The AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Software espía Pegasus fue usado contra periodistas, políticos y activistas - Tribuna Noticias

2021-07-18
Tribuna Noticias
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware tool developed by NSO Group that uses AI techniques for surveillance and hacking. Its use against journalists, activists, and political figures has caused direct harm by violating privacy and human rights. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including unauthorized access to personal data and potential threats to individuals' safety. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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Qué es Pegasus: así funciona el 'software' espía israelí que 'hackea' a medio mundo

2021-07-19
eldia.com.bo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that has been used to hack and surveil tens of thousands of individuals globally, including journalists and activists. The article details how the software exploits security vulnerabilities to install itself covertly and gain total control over devices, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The involvement of the AI system in the development and use of this spyware has directly caused harm to individuals' rights and security. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use in unauthorized surveillance and hacking.
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Software israelí ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-18
Uruguay
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. The investigation reveals that it was used to spy on at least 37 phones belonging to journalists, activists, and others, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The spyware's use by governments or agencies beyond the licensed scope indicates misuse of the AI system leading to harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of legal obligations.
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ℹ Fiscalía francesa abre investigación tras denuncia de spyware contra Pegasus

2021-07-22
LaTarde.com | Noticias de Actualidad
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance and data extraction, and its alleged use to spy on journalists and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which falls under harm category (c). The event involves the use and potential misuse of an AI system leading to harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident. The investigation by the French prosecutor is a response to this realized harm, not merely a future risk or complementary information.
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Revelan escandaloso caso de espionaje contra periodistas, políticos y activistas en todo el mundo

2021-07-19
La Banda Diario
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that autonomously infiltrates smartphones and extracts sensitive information, enabling invasive surveillance. Its deployment by state actors against journalists, politicians, and activists has directly caused violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms are realized and documented, including threats to life and freedom of expression. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Se suman investigaciones por el escándalo de espionaje internacional con el software israelí Pegasus - Centro de Informes

2021-07-21
Centro de Informes
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to exploit vulnerabilities and extract data from targeted devices. Its deployment has directly caused harm by violating privacy rights and enabling unauthorized surveillance of protected groups such as journalists and activists. The article details realized harms including privacy violations and breaches of legal protections, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms is explicit and central to the event.
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Pegasus, el software israelí que espió más de 50.000 smartphones en todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Hormiga Analítica
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance and intelligence gathering. Its deployment has directly caused harm by illegally spying on thousands of individuals, violating their human rights and privacy. The article explicitly states the use of this AI system for unauthorized surveillance, which is a breach of legal and fundamental rights, fitting the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of legal obligations.
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EEUU: Software israelí ayudó a espiar a reporteros y activistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-18
Crónica Viva
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (spyware) designed to infiltrate mobile devices using sophisticated techniques likely involving AI for vulnerability exploitation and data extraction. The use of this AI system has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy of targeted individuals, including journalists and activists, which is a clear harm under the framework. The event reports actual infiltration of phones and spying activities, not just potential misuse, thus constituting an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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elmercuriodigital.es

2021-07-22
elmercuriodigital.es
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance and espionage. Its deployment against journalists has directly led to violations of human rights, specifically the right to privacy and freedom of expression. The event involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus) whose misuse has caused harm to individuals and communities by undermining press freedom and privacy. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to harm.
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Pegasus Project | NSO Group ya no responderá más consultas de medios sobre Pegasus Project

2021-07-22
La Neta Neta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance and espionage. The Pegasus Project investigations revealed that this AI system was used to attempt infections of phones of vulnerable groups, including journalists and human rights defenders, which constitutes violations of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and documented, not merely potential. NSO Group's refusal to respond to media inquiries does not negate the fact that the AI system's use has led to harm. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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PegasusProject | En México urge garantizar verdad, justicia y no repetición en el caso #GobiernoEspía: R3D

2021-07-19
La Neta Neta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses advanced AI techniques for surveillance and intrusion. Its deployment against vulnerable groups constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including targeting and surveillance of journalists and activists, and the subsequent chilling effect on free speech and democracy. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing human rights violations and harm to communities.
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PegasusProject | En México urge garantizar verdad, justicia y no repetición en el caso #GobiernoEspía: R3D

2021-07-19
La Neta Neta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses advanced AI techniques for surveillance and intrusion. Its use against targeted individuals, including journalists and activists, has resulted in violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including threats to democratic institutions and personal safety, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the direct harm caused by its deployment justify this classification.
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Se utiliza software espía Pegasus para atacar teléfonos de periodistas y activistas, según una investigación - Es de Latino News

2021-07-18
Es de Latino, Noticias en español para Latinos.
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for unauthorized surveillance, which directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy of targeted individuals, including journalists and activists. The event involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus) whose deployment has directly caused harm through illegal hacking and surveillance. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm to rights and privacy resulting from the AI system's use.
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Pegasus Project: periodistas en México de TV, radio, internet y prensa fueron blanco de espionaje

2021-07-18
La Neta Neta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from infected devices. Its use against journalists constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's role is pivotal in enabling unauthorized access to private information and surveillance, which has led to direct harm to individuals and communities. The event describes realized harm, not just potential harm, and involves the use of an AI system in a harmful manner, thus classifying it as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus Project: El Espionaje De Los Regímenes Autoritarios Al Desnudo - Diario Tamaulipas

2021-07-18
Diario Tamaulipas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes the use of Pegasus, an AI-powered spyware platform, by government agencies to hack journalists' phones, leading to serious harms including violations of privacy, freedom of expression, and physical safety. The spyware's AI capabilities enabled deep surveillance and targeted attacks, which directly caused harm to individuals and communities. The harms include breaches of fundamental human rights and have resulted in imprisonment, harassment, and even assassination-related consequences. This fits the definition of an AI Incident, as the AI system's use directly led to violations of human rights and harm to persons.
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Pegasus Project: nuevos indicios de espionaje masivo en más de 50 países, México rompe los límites

2021-07-18
La Neta Neta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed for sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from mobile devices. The investigation documents its deployment against thousands of targets without legal authorization, including vulnerable groups such as journalists and human rights defenders, constituting violations of fundamental rights. The spyware's use has caused direct harm through privacy violations and potential suppression of freedoms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm to persons and communities. The article details realized harm rather than potential harm, so it is not merely a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus Project | Familiares de los 43 normalistas de Ayotzinapa, en la lista de objetivos de espionaje con Pegasus

2021-07-18
La Neta Neta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered malware used for cyber-surveillance, which qualifies as an AI system. Its use by government clients to spy on human rights defenders and families of disappeared students constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental rights, fulfilling harm category (c). The article documents actual espionage activities and targeted attacks, indicating realized harm rather than potential harm. Therefore, this event is an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing human rights violations.
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Pegasus Project | Familiares de los 43 normalistas de Ayotzinapa, en la lista de objetivos de espionaje con Pegasus

2021-07-18
La Neta Neta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated AI-enabled malware used for cyber-surveillance, which fits the definition of an AI system. The event details how its use by government clients led to direct violations of human rights, including privacy violations and intimidation of activists and families seeking justice. These harms are clearly articulated and directly linked to the use of the AI system. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use in espionage and repression.
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Cómo Israel usó el software espía NSO como tarjeta de visita diplomática

2021-07-21
Nuevo Periodico
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Pegasus software is an AI system as it covertly infiltrates mobile devices and extracts encrypted content, involving sophisticated data processing and surveillance capabilities. The article documents that the software has been used to spy on journalists, activists, and political opponents, directly violating human rights and fundamental freedoms. These harms have already occurred and are ongoing, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the Israeli government in licensing and supporting the export of this AI system further confirms the use and deployment of the AI system leading to harm. Thus, the event is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information but a clear AI Incident involving violations of rights and harm to communities.
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Dos periodistas asesinados tuvieron vinculación con espionaje del spyware Pegasus

2021-07-20
elplaneta.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware tool that uses AI techniques for surveillance and hacking. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and targeting of journalists, which are fundamental rights. The link to the assassination of journalists further underscores the serious harm caused. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system in causing harm to individuals and communities through espionage and repression.
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Pegasus Project | Presidente francés Emmanuel Macron, en lista de objetivos de Pegasus desde Marruecos

2021-07-20
La Neta Neta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of Pegasus, an AI-powered spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from targeted phones. The targeting of the French president and other officials by a client of NSO Group constitutes a violation of privacy and human rights, which falls under harm category (c) - violations of human rights or breach of obligations under applicable law. The spyware's capability to infect phones without user action and access sensitive information indicates a direct or indirect role of the AI system in causing harm. Even though it is uncertain if the infections were successful, the targeting itself is a significant harm and an incident of AI misuse. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Macron Y Al Menos 12 Jefes De Estados Más, Espiados Por Pegasus - Diario Tamaulipas

2021-07-20
Diario Tamaulipas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract sensitive information. The article details how this AI system was used by various governments to spy on high-profile individuals, including heads of state, journalists, and activists, resulting in violations of privacy and human rights. These harms fall under violations of human rights and breaches of fundamental rights as defined in the framework. Since the harms have already occurred and are directly linked to the use of the AI system, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Israel asegura que tomará "medidas" si se confirman ilegalidades con Pegasus - Noticias de El Salvador y el Mundo

2021-07-20
Noticias de El Salvador y el Mundo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the confirmed use of an AI system (Pegasus spyware) in ways that have led to violations of human rights and privacy, which are direct harms caused by the AI system's use. The spyware's deployment against journalists and activists constitutes a breach of fundamental rights. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to the AI system's use.
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Pegasus: Las claves del espionaje a más de 50.000 periodistas, activistas y críticos de gobiernos

2021-07-19
Voice of America
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated remote hacking and surveillance. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy infringements and illegal monitoring of journalists and activists, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including espionage and potential links to serious consequences such as the murder of a journalist. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Cómo se ha utilizado indebidamente el software espía de Pegasus para espiar a periodistas de todo el mundo

2021-07-19
Nuevo Periodico
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software qualifies as an AI system because it uses sophisticated cyber intelligence capabilities, including exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities and covert data extraction, which involve advanced automated decision-making and data processing. The misuse of this AI system has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and repression of free speech, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized and widespread, affecting thousands of individuals globally, including journalists and activists, which constitutes a significant violation of fundamental rights.
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Pegasus: Herramienta Poderosa Para Bien Y Para Mal - Diario Tamaulipas

2021-07-19
Diario Tamaulipas
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that autonomously infiltrates mobile devices and extracts sensitive data, influencing virtual environments by covertly surveilling individuals. The article documents direct harms caused by its use, including violations of privacy and human rights through illegal mass surveillance of journalists and activists. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and direct, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework. The harms include breaches of fundamental rights and significant harm to communities through surveillance and repression.
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'Pegasus', "el arma preferida de los gobiernos represivos": Amnistía

2021-07-19
La Neta Neta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate mobile devices and extract private data. The article details how its use by repressive governments has directly led to violations of human rights, including attacks on journalists and activists, which are clear harms under the framework. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harms are realized, not just potential. Hence, this event fits the definition of an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Filtran lista con 50.000 números de teléfono de posibles víctimas del software israelí Pegasus

2021-07-19
El Informador Venezuela
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled surveillance software used to hack and spy on individuals, which directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy. The leaked list reveals the scale of targeting, including journalists and activists, indicating realized harm. The involvement of the AI system in the development and use of Pegasus for unauthorized surveillance and potential harm to individuals' rights and safety qualifies this event as an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Detectado un programa espía de Israel en 50.000 móviles de periodistas, activistas y empresarios | DiarioAbierto

2021-07-19
DiarioAbierto
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract sensitive information. Its use by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and others without consent directly violates human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (violation of human rights). The event details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and espionage, not just potential harm. Hence, it is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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"Proyecto Pegaso" - El caballo de Troya del espionaje internacional

2021-07-19
Nuevo Periodico
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for electronic surveillance and monitoring, involving sophisticated data processing and remote control capabilities. Its deployment by various regimes has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, as documented by multiple reputable media outlets and NGOs. The harm includes breaches of confidentiality, targeting of journalists and activists, and undermining democratic processes. The AI system's use in these harmful activities meets the criteria for an AI Incident, as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to communities.
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Israeli Firm's Spyware Found on Phones Worldwide, Post Says

2021-07-19
Yahoo News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices covertly. The article details actual instances where this AI system was used to hack into phones of vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists, resulting in violations of their rights and freedoms. This direct use of AI technology to cause harm aligns with the definition of an AI Incident, as it involves the use of an AI system leading to breaches of fundamental human rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, and the AI system's role is pivotal in enabling the surveillance.
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Jamal Khashoggi's wife targeted with spyware before his death

2021-07-18
Yahoo News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate smartphones and extract data or enable real-time monitoring. The article documents actual use of this AI system to hack and surveil individuals, including Khashoggi's wife and fiancee, as well as associates and investigators, resulting in violations of privacy and human rights. The harms are realized and ongoing, including forced hiding, psychological harm, and threats to safety. The AI system's use is central to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The event is not merely potential harm or a response update but a concrete case of AI-enabled harm.
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'Eloquently nasty' spyware from Israeli firm was reportedly used against dozens of journalists, politicians, activists

2021-07-19
Yahoo News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and extract data from smartphones covertly. Its deployment against journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a direct violation of human rights, specifically privacy rights and potentially freedom of expression. The spyware's use has caused real harm by enabling surveillance and potential repression, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details actual harm caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm or general information, so it is classified as an AI Incident.
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Protests erupt in India's Parliament over spying scandal

2021-07-20
AP NEWS
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which has been allegedly used to monitor political opponents, journalists, and activists in India. This constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental rights to privacy and freedom of expression. The harm is realized as the spyware has been used to infiltrate devices and monitor individuals, as evidenced by the leaked data and investigations. The event involves the use of an AI system leading directly to harm, fitting the definition of an AI Incident.
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Huge data leak shatters the lie that the innocent need not fear surveillance

2021-07-18
MSN International Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Pegasus spyware) used for surveillance that has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's deployment by governments against innocent people, including journalists and activists, has caused harm through unauthorized data extraction and monitoring, which is a breach of fundamental rights. The article provides evidence of actual targeting and compromise of devices, not just potential misuse, confirming realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Israeli Spyware Maker Is in Spotlight Amid Reports of Wide Abuses

2021-07-19
MSN International Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated cyber-surveillance AI system capable of hacking smartphones to access private data and communications. Its use by governments against journalists and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The harms described are direct and materialized, including privacy breaches and intimidation, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article documents actual incidents of harm rather than potential or hypothetical risks, thus classifying it as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

2021-07-20
MSN International Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The report details confirmed infections and targeting of vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists, constituting violations of human rights and breaches of privacy. The spyware's use has directly caused harm by enabling unauthorized surveillance and potential suppression of free press and activism. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's deployment and misuse.
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EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

2021-07-20
MSN International Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The article details direct harms caused by its use, including violations of human rights and privacy, targeting of journalists and activists, and links to real-world consequences such as assassination. These harms fall under violations of human rights and harm to communities. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Spyware leak suggests lawyers and activists at risk across globe

2021-07-19
MSN International Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly involves an AI system—Pegasus spyware—that is used for invasive surveillance. The spyware's development and use have directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy, lawyer-client privilege, and psychological harm to targeted individuals. The leak and forensic evidence confirm actual infections and misuse, not just potential harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly caused significant harm to persons and communities through unlawful surveillance and repression.
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UN demands closer regulation of surveillance tech

2021-07-20
MSN International Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that enables extensive unauthorized surveillance by exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile devices. The article details confirmed cases where the spyware was successfully used to hack phones of journalists and activists, leading to violations of privacy, intimidation, and even contributing to harm such as arrests and killings. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is direct and significant. The UN's response underscores the severity and reality of these harms. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm caused by the use of an AI system.
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Israel 'creating task force' to manage response to Pegasus project

2021-07-21
MSN International Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, and its deployment has directly caused harm through violations of human rights and privacy breaches. The article reports on the government's formation of a task force to manage the fallout from these revelations, indicating that the harms are realized and significant. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm, specifically violations of rights and harm to communities.
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Israel security establishment under pressure to distance itself from NSO

2021-07-20
MSN International Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance that has been linked to systematic human rights violations, including unauthorized surveillance of thousands of individuals across multiple countries. The spyware's capabilities imply AI involvement in data processing and decision-making for targeting and surveillance. The article documents actual harm occurring due to the use of this AI system, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms include violations of human rights and privacy, which are explicitly mentioned and supported by investigations and reports. Although NSO denies some allegations, the credible reports and the scale of the issue confirm the realized harm caused by the AI system's deployment.
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'Gandhi, two BJP ministers potential Pegasus targets'

2021-07-20
Economic Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated AI-enabled surveillance system that uses AI techniques to infiltrate mobile phones and extract data. The article reports that it was used to target individuals without their consent, which constitutes a violation of privacy rights (a breach of fundamental rights). The involvement of the AI system in unauthorized surveillance directly leads to harm to individuals' rights. Hence, this is an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights.
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Congress MP gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on 'Pegasus Project' report

2021-07-20
Economic Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for hacking and surveillance, which has been used to infect phones of journalists and other individuals without consent. This constitutes a direct violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event describes actual harm caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm or general information, and thus is classified as an AI Incident.
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View: Official response to Pegasus must be clearer. Plus, system of authorising surveillance is flawed

2021-07-20
Economic Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance that has been installed on mobile phones of various individuals without their consent, leading to violations of privacy and potentially other human rights. The article provides credible evidence from multiple investigations and technical analyses confirming the spyware's presence and use. The harms are realized and ongoing, including breaches of privacy and violations of rights. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms is direct and central to the incident. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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What is Pegasus spyware and how it works

2021-07-21
Economic Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that exploits software vulnerabilities to infiltrate smartphones and conduct surveillance without user consent. Its deployment against verified phone numbers of ministers, judges, journalists, activists, and others has resulted in violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's development and use have directly caused harm through unauthorized data collection and surveillance, which are breaches of fundamental rights.
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Pak PM Imran Khan was potential target of Israeli-made Pegasus spyware programme: Report

2021-07-19
Economic Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for cyber surveillance, which can lead to violations of human rights such as privacy breaches. The report indicates that Prime Minister Khan's phone number was on a list of targets, but it is unclear if the phone was hacked or if harm occurred. Therefore, the event describes a plausible risk of harm due to the use of AI surveillance technology, fitting the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The event is not merely general AI news, nor is it a response or update to a prior incident, so it is not Complementary Information.
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Kishor, Didi's nephew on Pegasus's radar?

2021-07-20
Pune Mirror
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking. The event details direct use of this AI system to intrude on the privacy of political figures, constituting a violation of human rights and legal protections. The harm is realized, not just potential, as forensic analysis confirms hacking attempts and successful breaches. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in political espionage and privacy violations.
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Reports of snooping on Indians aimed at maligning Indian democracy: IT and Communications Minister Vaishnaw - ET Telecom

2021-07-19
ETTelecom.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance. The reports allege its use for unauthorized spying, which would be a violation of rights and a breach of legal protections, constituting harm if true. However, the government denies these claims and no confirmed incidents of harm are established in the article. Thus, the event represents a plausible risk of harm from AI-enabled surveillance but lacks confirmation of realized harm, fitting the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident.
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Pegasus in news again: Major investigation reveals continuing worldwide abuse of snooping software - ET Telecom

2021-07-19
ETTelecom.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled hacking tool that allows operators to remotely access and monitor individuals' private data and communications. Its deployment by governments to surveil journalists, activists, and officials constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (specifically, violations of human rights). The event reports ongoing and widespread abuse, indicating realized harm rather than potential harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system (Pegasus spyware) causing significant harm through unauthorized surveillance.
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Many snooping questions: Official response to Pegasus must be clearer. Plus, system of authorising surveillance is flawed

2021-07-19
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance that has been installed on phones of various individuals without their consent, leading to privacy breaches and violations of fundamental rights. The article details credible investigations confirming the spyware's presence and its use against non-security targets, indicating misuse or overreach. The harms include violations of human rights and privacy, which are direct consequences of the AI system's use. The lack of transparency and oversight exacerbates these harms. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm caused by the AI system's deployment.
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Will probe proof of misuse, shut down system if necessary: Israel's NSO on Pegasus row | India News - Times of India

2021-07-21
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, and its misuse has led to violations of human rights and privacy, qualifying as an AI Incident. However, this article focuses on NSO's response to the allegations, their commitment to investigate misuse, and governmental actions, rather than reporting new or additional harm. Thus, it serves as Complementary Information that updates and contextualizes the ongoing situation rather than describing a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Macron calls national security meeting to discuss Pegasus spyware - Times of India

2021-07-22
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for covert surveillance, enabling unauthorized access to personal devices and data. The article details its use against numerous individuals, including journalists and political figures, resulting in violations of rights and privacy. The harms are realized and significant, prompting national security responses. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware: Reports - Times of India

2021-07-19
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and surveil smartphones, which has been used by governments and other clients to target individuals globally. The event describes realized harms including privacy violations, breaches of human rights, and indirect links to physical harm (e.g., the murder of a journalist whose phone was targeted). The spyware's use has directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI is explicit, and the harms are significant and clearly articulated, including violations of fundamental rights and harm to communities through surveillance and repression.
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'Attempt to defame India': Government pushes back as fresh allegations of snooping emerge | India News - Times of India

2021-07-19
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, and its alleged use for illegal interception of communications implicates violations of rights. However, the article presents conflicting claims and denials without confirming that harm has occurred. Since the harm is alleged and not definitively established, and the article focuses on political debate rather than confirmed incidents, this event is best classified as an AI Hazard, reflecting the plausible risk of harm from the spyware's use rather than a confirmed AI Incident.
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Full text: IT minister's statement in Lok Sabha on Pegasus report | India News - Times of India

2021-07-19
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses allegations regarding the use of an AI-enabled spyware system (Pegasus) but does not confirm any actual unauthorized surveillance or harm resulting from its use. The official statement denies the claims and highlights legal safeguards, indicating no realized harm or credible risk presented in the text. Therefore, this is not an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is primarily a political and legal response to allegations, providing context and clarifications, which fits the category of Complementary Information as it relates to ongoing discourse about AI surveillance but does not report new harm or risk.
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IT minister Vaishnaw, Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor among potential targets of Pegasus spyware: Report | India News - Times of India

2021-07-19
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which directly leads to violations of privacy and human rights. The article reports confirmed cases of phone break-ins and surveillance of political figures, which constitutes realized harm. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in the use and misuse of surveillance technology directly caused these harms. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus row: Amit Shah says 'chronology samajhiye' as opposition calls BJP 'Bharatiya Jasoos Party' | India News - Times of India

2021-07-19
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves an AI system (Pegasus spyware) used for surveillance, which can cause violations of human rights (privacy breaches). However, the article mainly covers political accusations, denials, and debate without confirmed evidence of actual surveillance or harm. Therefore, it does not meet the threshold for an AI Incident but rather serves as Complementary Information updating on the ongoing controversy and political responses related to a known AI Incident involving Pegasus spyware.
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50,000 global phone numbers linked to Israeli spyware: Report | News - Times of India Videos

2021-07-19
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to covertly access and control smartphones, enabling surveillance that infringes on privacy and human rights. The reported linkage of 50,000 phone numbers to this spyware indicates realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and privacy violations. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the framework. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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TMC slams BJP govt over allegations of snooping against Abhishek Banerjee, Prashant Kishor | India News - Times of India

2021-07-19
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for hacking and surveillance. The article alleges that it was used to hack phones of various individuals, including politicians and journalists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. This harm has already occurred as per the report, making it an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm to fundamental rights justifies this classification.
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Full text: Government's full response on Pegasus project | India News - Times of India

2021-07-18
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article centers on the government's rebuttal to claims about Pegasus spyware use, focusing on legal frameworks and denial of unauthorized surveillance. There is no direct or indirect evidence of harm caused by AI or spyware systems presented here, nor is there a plausible future harm explicitly discussed. The spyware itself is an AI-related technology, but the article does not describe an AI Incident or AI Hazard; rather, it provides complementary information about the context and responses to previous allegations. Therefore, this is best classified as Complementary Information.
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'List of countries using Pegasus totally incorrect, some not even clients', 'International conspiracy' says NSO Group in an interview to ANI | India News - Times of India

2021-07-19
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus software is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance. The article centers on media allegations and the company's denial, with no confirmed evidence of harm or misuse detailed. The discussion is about disputed claims and the company's defense, which fits the definition of Complementary Information as it provides context and response to previously reported concerns about Pegasus. There is no new confirmed incident or plausible future harm explicitly described in the article.
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Israel 'creating task force' to manage response to Pegasus project

2021-07-21
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled hacking tool that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate mobile devices. The revelations show that its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The government's formation of a task force is a response to this incident, not a new hazard or unrelated event. Therefore, the primary classification is AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's misuse.
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Spyware leak suggests lawyers and activists at risk across globe

2021-07-19
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from mobile devices. The event describes realized harms including violations of human rights, breaches of confidentiality, psychological harm, and suppression of dissent, all directly linked to the use of this AI system. The spyware's deployment by governmental clients against activists and lawyers constitutes misuse leading to significant harm. The presence of forensic evidence of infections and the documented consequences confirm that harm has occurred, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus project turns spotlight on spyware firm NSO's ties to Israeli state

2021-07-20
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of remotely operating devices and conducting sophisticated surveillance. Its use by repressive states to target vulnerable groups constitutes violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article documents actual misuse and harm, not just potential risks, and the involvement of the Israeli government in licensing and oversight further confirms the AI system's development and use context. Hence, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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The Pegasus Project part 1: an invitation to Paris

2021-07-19
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's surveillance software is an AI system used for targeted surveillance, which can lead to violations of human rights. The data leak reveals the extent of potential misuse of this AI system by government clients. However, the article does not describe a specific incident where harm has directly or indirectly occurred due to the AI system, nor does it describe a plausible future harm scenario beyond the existing context. Instead, it focuses on investigative journalism uncovering the scope of the issue, which aligns with the definition of Complementary Information.
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Viktor Orbán accused of using Pegasus to spy on journalists and critics

2021-07-18
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system capable of covertly infecting mobile devices to extract sensitive information, including encrypted communications and location data. The article provides evidence of its use against journalists and critics, constituting a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The spyware's deployment and infections have directly led to harm by undermining press freedom, privacy, and legal protections. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the use of an AI system in surveillance and repression.
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Revealed: leak uncovers global abuse of cyber-surveillance weapon

2021-07-18
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract sensitive data covertly. The event details direct harm caused by the use of this AI system, including violations of privacy, targeting of journalists and activists, and potential involvement in serious consequences such as the murder of a journalist. The spyware's capabilities and confirmed infections demonstrate direct involvement of AI in causing harm to individuals and communities, specifically violations of human rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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What is Pegasus spyware and how does it hack phones?

2021-07-18
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses advanced AI techniques to exploit unknown vulnerabilities and infect phones without user interaction. Its deployment has directly led to serious harms including privacy violations, surveillance, and potential human rights abuses. The article details realized harms from the spyware's use, including evidence of infections and surveillance on victims' phones. The AI system's development and use have directly caused these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the direct harm to individuals' rights and privacy justify this classification.
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UAE linked to listing of hundreds of UK phones in Pegasus project leak

2021-07-21
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and control mobile devices covertly. The event describes the use of this AI system by government clients, including the UAE, to surveil individuals, leading to direct violations of human rights and privacy. The harms are realized, not hypothetical, including documented cases of detention, torture, and targeting of dissidents. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and significant harm to individuals' rights and well-being.
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Response from NSO and governments

2021-07-18
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article centers on official responses to prior allegations involving an AI system (Pegasus spyware) that has been linked to human rights abuses in other reports. However, this piece does not present new incidents of harm or plausible future harm caused by the AI system. It mainly addresses the controversy, disputes claims, and outlines governance and oversight mechanisms. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it provides updates and responses related to an existing AI Incident rather than describing a new incident or hazard.
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Modi accused of treason by opposition over India spyware disclosures

2021-07-19
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, capable of breaching phones and accessing their contents. The reports confirm infections and potential targeting of numerous Indian phone numbers, including those of political opposition and activists, indicating direct use of the AI system leading to violations of privacy and fundamental rights. This constitutes a violation of human rights and a breach of legal protections, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as confirmed by forensic analysis and testimonies of affected individuals.
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NSO Group says it will investigate governments for 'abuses' of Pegasus

2021-07-19
Daily Mail Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance through exploiting software vulnerabilities. Its use by governments to spy on journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event describes realized harm (targeting and surveillance of individuals), not just potential harm, and involves the use of an AI system. NSO Group's investigation into abuses does not negate the fact that harm has occurred. Thus, the event is best classified as an AI Incident.
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Israeli spyware is found on cellphones of journalists

2021-07-18
Daily Mail Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed for sophisticated electronic surveillance and hacking of mobile devices. Its use by clients to hack phones of journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details realized harms, including surveillance of vulnerable individuals and journalists, which are direct consequences of the AI system's deployment. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and central to the event described.
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Israeli firm behind Pegasus spyware paid Anita Dunn for PR advice

2021-07-19
Daily Mail Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices, and its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details actual harm caused by the spyware's deployment, including targeting of journalists and activists, which is a clear violation of rights. The involvement of PR firms and political figures is contextual but does not negate the fact that the spyware's use has caused harm. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware:...

2021-07-19
Daily Mail Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for covert surveillance and data extraction from smartphones. Its use by governments and other clients to hack into phones of journalists, activists, and politicians has resulted in violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details actual incidents of hacking and surveillance, not just potential risks, confirming realized harm. Hence, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant harm to individuals and communities.
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UN demands closer regulation of surveillance tech

2021-07-19
Daily Mail Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance and hacking, which has been used to violate human rights by spying on journalists, activists, and political opponents. The harms described include breaches of privacy, intimidation, arrests, and killings linked to the use of this AI system. The article provides evidence of realized harm, including confirmed successful hacks and their consequences. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is direct and pivotal, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Prime Ministers, Presidents And A King Among Those Possibly Targeted With Pegasus Spyware

2021-07-20
Forbes
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The investigation found evidence of successful penetrations and attempted penetrations of smartphones belonging to vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists, indicating misuse of the AI system. These actions have directly led to violations of human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. Although some uncertainty exists about the full extent of targeting, the forensic evidence confirms realized harm from the AI system's use.
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Israeli spyware used to target phones of journalists and activists, investigation finds

2021-07-18
CNBC
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware is an AI system used to hack and surveil individuals without consent, directly leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus spyware) in unauthorized hacking and surveillance is explicit and directly linked to harm. The event describes realized harm, not just potential harm, thus it is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Despite the hype, iPhone security no match for NSO spyware

2021-07-19
Washington Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance, capable of sophisticated data collection and real-time monitoring. Its deployment to hack a phone and extract sensitive personal data constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The event involves the use of an AI system leading directly to harm through unauthorized surveillance, fitting the definition of an AI Incident.
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Private Israeli spyware used to hack cellphones of journalists, activists worldwide

2021-07-18
Washington Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking of smartphones. Its use has directly resulted in violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and suppression of free expression, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article provides evidence of successful hacks on journalists and activists, causing real and significant harm. Although the spyware is operated by clients rather than NSO itself, the AI system's deployment and misuse have directly led to these harms. Thus, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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How Mexico's traditional political espionage went high-tech

2021-07-21
Washington Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which was deployed against journalists and activists, causing violations of privacy and human rights. The article details actual use and harm, not just potential risk, and mentions ongoing investigations into abuse, confirming the incident's significance. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm to human rights caused by the AI system's use.
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In Orban's Hungary, spyware was used to monitor journalists and others who might challenge the government

2021-07-18
Washington Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and intrusion. Its use to monitor journalists and activists directly infringes on human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article reports actual infections and targeting, indicating realized harm rather than potential harm. Hence, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of rights.
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Response from NSO Group to the Pegasus Project

2021-07-18
Washington Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, which can lead to violations of human rights. The article discusses the collaborative investigative effort by nonprofits and media to analyze and report on the spyware's use. Since the article does not report a new AI incident or hazard but rather provides supporting information and context about an ongoing issue, it fits the definition of Complementary Information.
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How Israel used NSO spyware as diplomatic calling card

2021-07-21
Financial Times News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Pegasus software is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from mobile devices. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and suppression of civil society, as evidenced by the documented targeting of journalists, activists, and dissidents. The article reports actual harms caused by the deployment of this AI system, not just potential risks. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system in causing significant harm to individuals and communities, specifically violations of fundamental rights.
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Rahul Gandhi, Union ministers Vaishnaw and Patel, Prashant Kishor among potential snooping targets: Report

2021-07-19
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The report confirms that some phones were infected, indicating realized harm through unauthorized surveillance, which breaches privacy and potentially fundamental rights. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm to individuals' rights meet the criteria for an AI Incident. The government's denial does not negate the reported infections and harms. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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If Modi Government Isn't Snooping on Us, Who Else Unleashed Pegasus?

2021-07-19
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for hacking and surveillance. The article details actual unauthorized hacking incidents targeting individuals, which is a direct violation of privacy rights and legal frameworks. This constitutes harm to persons and violations of rights due to the AI system's use. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm and rights violations.
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IT Minister, Featured in Pegasus List Himself, Slams Snooping Story in Lok Sabha

2021-07-19
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for cyber surveillance and hacking. The article details that phones were hacked or attempted to be hacked using Pegasus, which directly leads to violations of privacy and human rights. The involvement of the spyware in actual hacking incidents and the targeting of individuals' phones fulfills the criteria for an AI Incident, as harm has occurred through the use of an AI system. The discussion of legal frameworks and denials does not negate the realized harm reported by independent forensic analysis.
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Centre jeopardising national security by snooping in phones using Pegasus software, says Kapil Sibal

2021-07-20
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for unauthorized surveillance, which directly infringes on privacy rights and potentially violates multiple laws. The article reports that private data of journalists was collected illegally, constituting a breach of fundamental rights and cyber laws. The potential exposure of this data to foreign entities also poses a national security threat. These harms have already occurred or are ongoing, making this an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The AI system's use is central to the harm described.
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Pegasus Project: Congress demands Amit Shah's resignation, investigation on PM

2021-07-19
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled surveillance tool that has been used to spy on individuals without their consent, violating their privacy and potentially other human rights. The event describes actual surveillance and harm caused by the use of this AI system, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Oppn parties demand probe into Pegasus 'snooping' issue, sacking of Amit Shah

2021-07-19
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which can cause violations of privacy and human rights if misused. The article centers on political allegations and demands for investigation rather than confirmed incidents of harm or direct evidence of misuse causing harm. There is no clear indication that the spyware's use has directly or indirectly led to realized harm as per the definitions, nor does the article present a credible imminent risk of harm that would qualify as an AI Hazard. Instead, it provides complementary information about ongoing political and societal responses to the Pegasus issue, fitting the definition of Complementary Information.
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Israeli spyware used to hack journalists

2021-07-19
Yahoo!7 News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which has been used to target journalists and activists, causing violations of privacy and human rights. The article details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including spying on individuals without consent, which is a breach of fundamental rights. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Israeli Firm's Spyware Found on Phones Worldwide, Post Says

2021-07-19
Yahoo! Finance
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for covert surveillance, which has been used to hack into phones of journalists and activists, violating their privacy and press freedoms. The spyware's use has directly caused harm to individuals' rights and freedoms, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The article details actual harm (surveillance and privacy violations) caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm or general information, thus it is not an AI Hazard or Complementary Information. The involvement of AI is reasonably inferred from the spyware's advanced hacking and surveillance capabilities.
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Illegal snooping not possible in India, says IT Minister in Lok Sabh rejecting allegations linked to Pegasus

2021-07-19
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which can infringe on human rights and privacy if misused. The article centers on allegations of illegal use of this AI system, which the government denies. Since no confirmed illegal surveillance or harm has been established, but the potential for such harm exists, this qualifies as an AI Hazard. The event does not report a realized AI Incident, nor is it merely complementary information or unrelated news.
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N Biren Singh questions timing of Pegasus leak

2021-07-21
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance. The article centers on the political discourse around alleged use of Pegasus for spying, with no confirmed direct harm or incident detailed. The focus is on the timing of the leak and political responses rather than on a confirmed AI Incident or a plausible future hazard. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information, providing supporting context about a potential AI-related concern without establishing a new incident or hazard.
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Amnesty takes a U-turn on Pegasus snooping scandal

2021-07-22
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses the retraction and clarification by Amnesty International regarding the alleged use of Pegasus spyware, an AI system, in spying on individuals. While the spyware is an AI system capable of causing harm (privacy violations, human rights breaches), the article states that no confirmed spying occurred based on the leaked list. The event does not describe a realized harm or a plausible future harm directly linked to the AI system's use or malfunction. Instead, it clarifies misunderstandings and disputes about the data and accusations. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard but fits the definition of Complementary Information as it updates and contextualizes a prior situation involving AI-related concerns.
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Viktor Orbán using NSO spyware in assault on media, data suggests

2021-07-18
Yahoo News UK
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of Pegasus spyware, which is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from mobile devices. The spyware's deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and press freedom, as confirmed by forensic analyses of infected devices. The harm is realized and ongoing, with documented cases of journalists' phones being compromised shortly after government contact, indicating intentional misuse of the AI system. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm to individuals and communities through rights violations.
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Pegasus Makers Had Admitted Human Rights Risks, Spyware Misuse for Reasons Unrelated to National Security in Recent Report

2021-07-22
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used by state actors for surveillance. The investigative report reveals that the spyware has been misused to surveil over 1,000 individuals including journalists and human rights activists, which constitutes violations of fundamental human rights. The NSO Group's own admission of human rights risks and misuse confirms the AI system's role in causing harm. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights.
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Ban Amnesty over Pegasus leaks role, Indian politician urges

2021-07-22
Yahoo India News Services
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and intrusion into mobile devices. The event details the use and forensic confirmation of Pegasus infections on phones of various individuals, indicating direct harm to privacy and human rights. The political and social consequences, including calls for investigations and accusations of government misuse, further confirm the realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of human rights and harm to communities.
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Phones Of At Least 40 Journalists Hacked Using Pegasus, Says Report; Govt Denies Unauthorised Interception

2021-07-18
MoneyControl
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking. The targeting of journalists' phones with this spyware constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a recognized harm under the AI Incident definition. The event describes actual use of the AI system leading to harm, not just potential harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident. The government's denial does not negate the reported harm and the presence of targeted phone numbers in the leaked data supports the classification as an AI Incident.
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Find Out The Cost Of Putting Pegasus Into A Smartphone For Spying

2021-07-21
MoneyControl
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that infiltrates smartphones to extract data and monitor targets. The article details its use against political figures, journalists, and activists, which constitutes a breach of fundamental rights and privacy. Even though the actual hacking is not fully confirmed, the spyware's deployment and targeting of individuals represent realized harm in terms of rights violations. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections.
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Rahul Gandhi's "We Know What He's Been Reading" Taunt In Snooping Row

2021-07-19
NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its deployment against political figures, journalists, and others without consent directly implicates violations of human rights and privacy. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm from unauthorized surveillance meet the criteria for an AI Incident. Although the government denies involvement, the evidence of targeting and hacking attempts is sufficient to classify this as an AI Incident due to realized harm to rights and privacy.
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"Allegations Outrageous, Considering Suit": Pegasus Firm's Full Statement

2021-07-18
NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses allegations about the use of an AI-enabled surveillance system (Pegasus) but does not confirm any realized harm or incident caused by the AI system. The NSO Group denies the claims and states the data was not leaked from their servers. Since no harm has been established or plausibly indicated as imminent, and the article mainly reports on the company's rebuttal and legal considerations, this qualifies as Complementary Information. It provides context and updates on a previously reported AI-related issue without confirming an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Why Is Pegasus In The Spotlight Again And What Makes It So Powerful?

2021-07-20
NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that infiltrates devices stealthily and collects sensitive personal data, effectively violating privacy and potentially other human rights. The article details actual instances of its use against various individuals, indicating realized harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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As IT Minister Rebuts Pegasus Claims, He's On The List Of Suspected Targets

2021-07-19
NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which directly leads to violations of privacy and human rights. The article details that the spyware was used to access private communications of government officials and others, constituting a breach of fundamental rights and national security. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm through unauthorized surveillance and privacy violations.
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Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor, 2 Union Ministers Among Pegasus 'Targets'

2021-07-19
NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from targeted devices. The article details that multiple verified phone numbers, including those of prominent political figures and journalists, were targeted by this spyware, indicating direct use of an AI system leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The harm is realized as the surveillance has taken place, constituting an AI Incident under the framework due to breaches of rights and privacy.
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"BJP Suffering From Fear Psychosis": Trinamool Slams Centre Over Spyware Reports

2021-07-19
NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for hacking and surveillance. The article reports that phones of various individuals were hacked using this spyware, which constitutes a violation of privacy and human rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the hacking has already occurred. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of rights and harm to individuals and communities. The event is not merely a hazard or complementary information but a report of an actual incident involving AI-enabled spyware causing harm.
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Phones Of Indian Politicians, Journalists Hacked Using Pegasus: 10 Facts On Report

2021-07-18
NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The report details that phones of politicians, journalists, and others were targeted and hacked using this AI system, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The spyware's use constitutes a breach of obligations under applicable laws protecting fundamental rights. The harm is realized and directly linked to the AI system's use, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Government Response On Pegasus Controversy: Full Statement

2021-07-18
NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article focuses on the government's official response to allegations concerning Pegasus spyware use. While Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware tool, the article does not explicitly or implicitly describe it as an AI system, nor does it report any realized or potential harm caused by AI systems. The content centers on legal and procedural clarifications and denial of unauthorized surveillance, which fits the definition of Complementary Information as it provides context and response to an ongoing issue rather than reporting a new AI incident or hazard.
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Rahul Gandhi, IT Minister Named: Who Ordered India's Biggest Phone Hack?

2021-07-19
NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-powered surveillance tool capable of sophisticated phone hacking and data extraction. The report indicates that the spyware was used to hack phones of various high-profile individuals, which is a direct violation of their privacy and human rights. This harm is realized and systemic, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm to individuals' rights justifies classification as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus Maker To NDTV: "The Target List In India Is Not Ours, Never Was"

2021-07-20
NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, which has been reportedly used to target individuals in India, including political figures and journalists. This use has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation (e.g., zero-click attacks exploiting AI-driven vulnerabilities) and the realized harm to individuals' rights and privacy justify classifying this as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The denial by NSO Group does not negate the forensic evidence and reported harms.
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Israeli Firm's Spyware Found on Phones Worldwide, Post Says

2021-07-20
Bloomberg Business
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, which has been used to compromise the privacy and security of targeted individuals. The article reports actual successful and attempted hacks, indicating realized harm through violations of human rights and privacy. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm through unauthorized surveillance and hacking.
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WhatsApp Chief Comments on NSO's Pegasus Targeting Journalists, Activists

2021-07-19
NDTV Gadgets 360
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that has been used to conduct unauthorized surveillance on journalists and activists, directly violating their human rights and privacy. The spyware's exploitation of vulnerabilities to access personal data and communications constitutes a breach of fundamental rights. The event reports realized harm through abusive targeting and surveillance, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm to human rights and privacy. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting abuses confirm this classification.
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What Is Pegasus Spyware That Reports Say Targeted Indians on WhatsApp?

2021-07-18
NDTV Gadgets 360
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and extract data from mobile devices using advanced techniques. Its deployment against Indian WhatsApp users has directly led to violations of privacy and unauthorized data access, constituting harm to individuals and communities. The spyware's AI capabilities are central to the incident, and the harm is realized and confirmed by WhatsApp's outreach to affected users. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware - reports | Inquirer News

2021-07-18
Inquirer.net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to perform sophisticated surveillance tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously, including exploiting vulnerabilities to hack phones and extract data covertly. The event describes realized harms including violations of privacy and human rights, targeting vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists, which aligns with harm category (c) under AI Incidents. The spyware's use has directly led to these harms, as evidenced by forensic analyses confirming successful hacks. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant human rights violations and privacy breaches.
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Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

2021-07-19
Rediff.com India Ltd.
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking, involving AI techniques for exploiting vulnerabilities and extracting data covertly. The event describes actual hacking incidents confirmed by forensic analysis, leading to violations of privacy and potentially other human rights. This constitutes direct harm caused by the use of an AI system. The spyware's deployment against a wide range of individuals, including public officials and journalists, represents a breach of fundamental rights and legal protections. Hence, this is an AI Incident as per the definitions, involving direct harm through the use of an AI system.
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Project Pegasus: WhatsApp head says governments need to hold NSO Group accountable

2021-07-19
The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system that exploits unknown vulnerabilities in mobile operating systems to conduct surveillance on thousands of individuals worldwide, including journalists, politicians, and human rights defenders. This has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's use is not hypothetical but ongoing and widespread, with documented cases of abuse. The involvement of AI or advanced algorithmic techniques is reasonably inferred from the spyware's sophisticated targeting and exploitation capabilities. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Explained: What are zero-click attacks and how do you get the better of them?

2021-07-19
The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus uses advanced techniques that can be reasonably inferred to involve AI or AI-like automated exploitation methods to gain control over devices without user interaction. The article details realized harms such as unauthorized access to personal data and control over devices, which constitute violations of rights and harm to individuals. The involvement of AI or AI-enabled systems in the spyware's operation and the direct harm caused by these zero-click attacks classify this event as an AI Incident.
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The making of Pegasus, from startup to spy-tech leader

2021-07-20
The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques such as zero-click exploits to infiltrate devices and extract information without user consent. Its deployment by governments to surveil activists, journalists, and political figures has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy. The article details actual use and harm caused by this AI system, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and breaches of fundamental rights.
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Express journalists among over 40 whose numbers on target list

2021-07-18
The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which directly leads to violations of privacy and freedom of the press, both fundamental human rights. The targeting of journalists' phones with this spyware constitutes an AI Incident as it involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus) whose deployment has directly caused harm through unauthorized surveillance and breaches of constitutional rights. The article reports realized harm (surveillance and infection of devices), not just potential harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus targeting breach of privacy, Govt can't run away: Opposition

2021-07-18
The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use to target individuals without consent directly violates privacy rights and constitutional protections, constituting harm to human rights. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including privacy breaches and potential political repression, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms is explicit and direct.
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Phones of 2 Ministers, 3 Opp leaders among many targeted for surveillance: report

2021-07-18
The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of Pegasus spyware, which is an AI system capable of sophisticated data harvesting and surveillance. The spyware's use has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, as it targeted journalists, political figures, and activists without consent. This constitutes harm under the definition of AI Incident, specifically violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the realized harm from its deployment justify classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Explained: What is Israeli spyware Pegasus, which carried out surveillance via WhatsApp?

2021-07-18
The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance by exploiting software vulnerabilities to infiltrate mobile devices. Its use to spy on targeted individuals, including human rights defenders and journalists, directly caused harm by violating their privacy and potentially other fundamental rights. The spyware's deployment involved malicious use of AI technology, leading to realized harm as documented by WhatsApp's legal complaint and investigative reports. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and the violation of human rights.
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What the Pegasus surveillance scandal means for Indian democracy

2021-07-20
The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a spyware system that uses AI and advanced technology to infiltrate phones and extract data, representing an AI system. The article details actual surveillance incidents where phones were infected, indicating realized harm to privacy and rights, which are violations of fundamental rights under applicable law. The widespread and unaccountable use of such AI-enabled surveillance tools constitutes an AI Incident as it has directly led to harm to persons and communities, as well as violations of rights. The article does not merely speculate about potential harm but reports on confirmed contamination and its consequences, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus case: France's Emmanuel Macron among heads of state on snoop list

2021-07-20
The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its deployment against political leaders, journalists, and activists has directly caused violations of privacy and breaches of fundamental rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article reports actual use and harm, not just potential risk, and thus this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Cong slams BJP over Pegasus leak, calls it 'Bharatiya Jasoos Party'

2021-07-19
Hindustan Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, and the article alleges its illegal deployment against political leaders and officials, which constitutes a violation of rights and privacy. The involvement of the AI system's use (or misuse) has directly led to harm in terms of rights violations and breaches of legal protections. The event is not merely a potential risk but an alleged ongoing or past harm, making it an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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'Govt committed to right to privacy': India's response over Pegasus hack

2021-07-18
Hindustan Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which can violate privacy rights if misused. The article reports allegations of its use against various individuals but does not confirm actual harm or unauthorized use by the government. The government's denial and lack of concrete evidence mean no confirmed incident has occurred. However, the potential for such surveillance to cause harm to privacy rights is credible and plausible. Thus, the event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it could plausibly lead to violations of human rights through unauthorized surveillance.
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Centre must give a categorical response to Pegasus row: Justice B N Srikrishna

2021-07-21
Hindustan Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, capable of intercepting communications and accessing device features covertly. The reported use of Pegasus to hack phones of various individuals constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and calls for investigation, confirming that the AI system's use has directly led to harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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'Enough is enough': NSO Group says it now won't reply to media inquiries

2021-07-21
Hindustan Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, which can lead to violations of human rights if misused. The article references allegations of misuse but does not confirm that harm has occurred or that the AI system's use directly caused harm. The company's statement focuses on refusing media engagement and denying the allegations. Thus, the event is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context and updates on the ongoing situation without confirming an AI Incident or establishing a new AI Hazard.
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Pegasus project: Surveillance, phone tapping debates in Parliament over yrs

2021-07-21
Hindustan Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Pegasus spyware) known for its AI-enabled surveillance capabilities. However, the article primarily reports on political debates, allegations, and government responses without confirming realized harm or direct evidence of illegal surveillance causing harm. The focus is on the potential misuse and concerns about unauthorized surveillance, which could plausibly lead to violations of rights if confirmed. Since no confirmed incident of harm is reported, but the situation presents a credible risk of harm through unauthorized surveillance, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article does not primarily provide updates on mitigation or governance responses beyond reporting parliamentary debates, so it is not Complementary Information.
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An attack on citizens

2021-07-19
Hindustan Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, which has been allegedly used to infect phones and extract sensitive personal data without consent. This use has directly led to violations of fundamental rights, including privacy and liberty, affecting numerous individuals. The article details actual infections and surveillance attempts, indicating realized harm rather than potential harm. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as it involves the use of an AI system causing direct harm to human rights and constitutional protections.
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India among nations that hacked phones: Global media investigation

2021-07-18
Hindustan Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus spyware) whose deployment has directly led to harm in the form of unauthorized surveillance and privacy violations of journalists, politicians, activists, and others. These harms constitute violations of human rights and breaches of legal obligations protecting fundamental rights. The spyware's AI-enabled capabilities to intercept communications and access device functions are central to the harm caused. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Vaishnaw expected to speak in Rajya Sabha today about Pegasus Project

2021-07-20
Hindustan Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article centers on the political and investigative aspects of the Pegasus spyware controversy, with no explicit mention or reasonable inference of AI system involvement causing harm or plausible future harm. The spyware is not described as AI-based, and the article mainly reports on governmental responses and parliamentary proceedings. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for AI Incident or AI Hazard. Instead, it provides complementary information about societal and governance responses to a broader technology-related issue.
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REVIEW - Probe Into Contentious Israeli Pegasus Software Raises Concerns Over Privacy Rights - UrduPoint

2021-07-21
UrduPoint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is a sophisticated AI system capable of infiltrating devices and extracting sensitive information. Its use by state actors has directly led to violations of human rights, specifically privacy rights and freedom of the press, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms are realized and documented through the journalistic probe and legal actions. The article focuses on these harms and responses rather than just general information or potential risks, so it is not merely complementary information or unrelated news.
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NSO Group Chief Insists Activists, Journalists Were Not Targets Of Pegasus Software - UrduPoint

2021-07-21
UrduPoint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI-enabled cyberintelligence system used for hacking and surveillance. The reported use of this software to hack and spy on activists, journalists, and others constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of obligations under applicable law protecting fundamental rights. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is direct, as the software was used to access private data without consent. Despite the company's denial, the investigation's findings indicate that harm has occurred. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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RSF Mulls Legal Action Over Appalling Israeli Spyware Scandal - UrduPoint

2021-07-19
UrduPoint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, and its use has directly caused violations of human rights by spying on individuals without consent. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including privacy breaches and potential abuses of power. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and the violation of rights and harms caused.
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Private Israeli Spyware Used Against Activists, Journalists Worldwide - Reports - UrduPoint

2021-07-19
UrduPoint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance. Its deployment against activists, journalists, and opposition figures constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which falls under harm category (c). The spyware's use by state agencies to hack private phones directly led to these harms. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the use of an AI system.
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Indian Parliament Disrupted Over Pegasus Snooping Claims - UrduPoint

2021-07-20
UrduPoint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use to target and successfully hack smartphones of political figures constitutes a violation of privacy and potentially other human rights. The event describes actual surveillance and hacking incidents, not just potential misuse, thus qualifying as an AI Incident due to realized harm from the AI system's use.
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Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE Updates: Suo Motu Statement by IT Minister on Pegasus Row; Floor Leaders to be Briefed on Covid-19 Situation

2021-07-20
News18
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which could cause harm such as violations of privacy and human rights if used maliciously. The article discusses allegations and denials but does not confirm actual harm or misuse. The IT Minister's statement is a response to media reports and aims to clarify the government's position. Since no confirmed harm or plausible future harm is established in the article, and the main focus is on the official response to the controversy, this fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Journalists, activists targeted by Israeli spyware -- reports

2021-07-19
Deutsche Welle
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for covert surveillance, involving sophisticated exploitation and data extraction from smartphones. The reported targeting of thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's use by various governments and the documented cases of harm, including the surveillance of individuals linked to Jamal Khashoggi's murder, demonstrate direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use. The event is not merely a potential risk but involves actual harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Responses from countries to the Pegasus Project

2021-07-19
Chron
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking. Its deployment against journalists, activists, and others has directly caused violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article reports on these harms and governmental responses, confirming realized harm due to the AI system's use. Hence, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Spyware Used to Snoop on Smartphones of Journalists, Activists, Report Says

2021-07-19
PCMag Asia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated intrusion and data extraction from smartphones without user consent. Its use to target journalists, activists, and political figures has directly caused violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's deployment and the resulting unauthorized surveillance represent realized harm, not just potential risk. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm to individuals' rights and privacy.
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PM Imran's number among those targeted for surveillance by India using Israeli spyware: report

2021-07-19
Dawn
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches affecting journalists, politicians, and activists, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article reports on realized harms from the use of this AI system, including unauthorized surveillance and potential chilling effects on free speech and political activity. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harms are direct and significant, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Spyware used to target journalists and activists around the world, reports indicate

2021-07-18
POLITICO
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its deployment against journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and direct, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Indian opposition says Modi used Israeli spyware on rival Gandhi

2021-07-19
Al Jazeera Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of infiltrating phones and monitoring communications, which fits the definition of an AI system. The event describes the use of this AI system for surveillance against political opponents and journalists, which directly leads to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy. The harm is realized, not just potential, as phones were targeted and compromised. Hence, this is an AI Incident involving the use of an AI system causing harm through illegal surveillance and rights violations.
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Israeli malware used to 'spy on journalists, activists' worldwide

2021-07-18
Al Jazeera Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, capable of infiltrating smartphones and extracting sensitive information. The event describes actual use of this AI system by various governments to hack and spy on individuals, including journalists and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is direct and realized, as the spyware has been used to intercept communications and monitor targets without consent. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of fundamental rights and harms to individuals and communities.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware: reports

2021-07-18
News.com.au
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices. Its use has directly caused harm by violating human rights, including privacy and freedom of expression, through unauthorized surveillance of journalists and activists. The reported hacking incidents and the targeting of individuals in multiple countries demonstrate realized harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system in causing violations of rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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'India's Opposition Leader, Ministers In Spyware Target List'

2021-07-20
Haberler.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from mobile devices. The article reports that it has been used to spy on prominent political figures, journalists, and election officials, which constitutes a violation of fundamental rights, including the right to privacy. The harm is direct and significant, affecting individuals and democratic processes. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and central to the event. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Israel's Pegasus Spyware Global Weapon To Silence Critics

2021-07-21
Haberler.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for remote surveillance and data extraction from smartphones. Its use has directly led to harms including violations of privacy and human rights, endangerment of journalists and activists, and suppression of freedom of the press. The documented infections and targeting of individuals, some of whom were subsequently harmed or killed, demonstrate direct causation of harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harms caused by the AI system's use.
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Israel's Pegasus spyware global weapon to silence critics

2021-07-21
Anadolu Ajansı
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system enabling sophisticated remote surveillance and data extraction from smartphones. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and threats to life, as documented by multiple cases of targeted journalists and activists. The spyware's role in enabling these harms is pivotal and direct, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event describes actual harms, not just potential risks, and involves the use and misuse of an AI system, thus it cannot be classified as a hazard or complementary information.
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Over 180 journalists potentially targeted by clients of Israeli surveillance firm

2021-07-18
Anadolu Ajansı
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, including data extraction and real-time monitoring. The reported targeting of journalists by governments using this AI system directly infringes on human rights, specifically press freedom and privacy, which are fundamental rights protected by law. The harm is realized as the surveillance compromises journalists' ability to operate safely and freely, constituting a breach of rights. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Leaked list reveals journalists, activists 'targeted with spyware by authoritarian governments'

2021-07-19
The Independent
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system capable of sophisticated data extraction and covert surveillance, which has been used by governments to target individuals, including journalists and activists, violating their rights and privacy. The event describes actual use and harm, not just potential risk, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the direct link to human rights violations justify this classification.
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Israel security establishment under pressure to distance itself from NSO

2021-07-20
The Independent
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and data extraction. The article details its systematic misuse to violate human rights across multiple countries, which is a direct harm linked to the AI system's use. The involvement of the Israeli defense ministry and the company's export licenses further connect the AI system's development and use to these harms. The presence of realized harm (human rights violations) caused by the AI system classifies this as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Snowden calls for ban on commercial spyware trade after Pegasus project revelations

2021-07-20
The Independent
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, which has been used to target thousands of individuals, including vulnerable groups like journalists and activists. This use has directly led to violations of human rights and possibly contributed to physical harm (e.g., the murder of Jamal Khashoggi). The article details realized harm caused by the AI system's use, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to individuals. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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What is NSO? The technology firm caught up in Pegasus spyware scandal

2021-07-19
The Independent
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system, Pegasus spyware, which uses sophisticated AI techniques such as zero-click exploits to infiltrate mobile devices. The use of this AI system has directly led to widespread human rights violations, including unauthorized surveillance of journalists, activists, and political figures. The harms are concrete and ongoing, with documented cases and investigations confirming the misuse of the AI system. Although the company denies wrongdoing, the evidence and reports from credible organizations like Amnesty International establish the AI system's role in causing harm. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Independent probe must, national security no excuse: Shashi Tharoor on Pegasus row

2021-07-19
Zee News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed for hacking and surveillance, which has been used to infect phones of journalists, leading to violations of privacy and potentially other human rights. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance, fitting the definition of an AI Incident due to violations of rights and harm to individuals. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms is direct and central to the event.
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DNA Exclusive: Exposing the foreign conspiracy behind the Pegasus Project

2021-07-19
Zee News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, which has allegedly been used to spy on individuals, violating their right to privacy, a human right. The event involves the use of this AI system leading to harm (privacy violations). Despite denials and disputes over the report's credibility, the allegations indicate realized harm linked to the AI system's use. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to violations of human rights.
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'Pegasus Project': IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to make statement in Rajya Sabha, Congress to hold protests on July 22

2021-07-20
Zee News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use in targeting phones of various individuals without consent directly violates human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under AI Incident definition (c). The article details the actual use of this AI system leading to harm, political uproar, and demands for accountability, confirming that harm has occurred rather than just a potential risk. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Hundreds of journalists, activists among firm's spyware targets, probe finds | CBC News

2021-07-19
CBC News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system—Pegasus spyware—that uses advanced AI techniques for surveillance and hacking. The spyware's use has directly caused harm to individuals' rights and safety, including journalists and activists, constituting violations of human rights and harm to communities. The spyware's deployment and successful infections demonstrate realized harm, not just potential risk. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm.
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Pegasus: The new global weapon for silencing journalists

2021-07-19
Rappler
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information. The targeting of journalists and other individuals by government clients using this AI system constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The event details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including privacy violations and suppression of free speech, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Explained: What is Pegasus, how is it used to hack into phones to spy users?

2021-07-19
Oneindia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-driven spyware system developed by NSO Group that has been used to hack into smartphones and spy on individuals, including journalists and activists. The spyware's use has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the realized harm to individuals' rights and privacy justify classifying this event as an AI Incident.
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Will probe proof of misuse, shut down if necessary: Israel's NSO on Pegasus row

2021-07-21
Oneindia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled surveillance system capable of hacking phones and extracting data, thus qualifying as an AI system. The reported targeting of political figures and journalists indicates violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The NSO Group's statement acknowledges the possibility of misuse and commits to investigating and shutting down misuse if found, but the reported surveillance has already occurred, indicating realized harm. Hence, this event is best classified as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the use of the AI system.
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How to check if your iPhone or Android is infected with Pegasus spy software

2021-07-20
The Sun
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and data extraction from smartphones, involving sophisticated AI techniques to evade detection and perform unauthorized monitoring. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches of journalists, politicians, and activists. The article describes realized harm from the spyware's use and the release of a detection tool as a response, confirming the presence of an AI Incident rather than a mere hazard or complementary information.
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Israeli spyware used to hack phones including two associates of Jamal Khashoggi

2021-07-18
The Sun
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is a military-grade, AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated electronic surveillance and hacking. Its use to hack phones of journalists, activists, and political figures directly violates human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The article documents actual harm caused by the spyware's deployment, not just potential harm, and thus qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Journalists and Human Rights Activists Identified as Targets of Military-Grade Israeli Spyware

2021-07-19
TIME
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly describes the use of an AI system (Pegasus spyware) whose development and use have directly led to significant harms, specifically violations of human rights and suppression of free speech. The spyware's AI-enabled capabilities facilitate covert surveillance and data extraction, which have been documented to affect over a thousand individuals, including journalists and activists. This constitutes an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly caused harm to individuals and communities by infringing on their rights and privacy. The detailed evidence of infections and targeted surveillance confirms realized harm rather than potential harm or mere risk.
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Israeli spyware snooping scandal: Rahul, ex-EC Lavasa were targets

2021-07-19
mint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use in targeting phones of political figures, journalists, and others has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's capabilities to covertly access and control devices demonstrate AI system involvement. The harms include breaches of fundamental rights and potential political and social disruption. The event is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information but a realized incident of harm caused by AI-enabled spyware.
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Phones of  oppn, journalists and activists were hacked: Report

2021-07-18
mint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance, including intercepting communications and activating device sensors covertly. The report documents actual hacking incidents affecting numerous individuals, including journalists and political figures, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized, not just potential, as forensic analysis confirmed hacking. The AI system's use in unauthorized surveillance directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information, but a concrete case of AI-enabled harm.
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Pegasus spyware row: Opposition corners govt on Day 1 of Monsoon Session, seeks probe

2021-07-19
India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed for surveillance and data extraction. The article reports on its alleged illegal use to spy on various individuals, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. This is a direct harm caused by the use of an AI system. Although the government denies the allegations, the report and political uproar indicate that harm has occurred or is ongoing. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of rights and harm to individuals.
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Pegasus spyware scandal: What did WhatsApp say earlier, what is NSO Group saying

2021-07-18
India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and espionage. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, which qualifies as harm under the AI Incident definition (violation of human rights). The article details the actual use and harm caused by the spyware, including targeting of journalists and activists, and legal actions taken. Therefore, this event is an AI Incident.
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Pegasus changes the idea of safe phone use, now anyone can be a target

2021-07-22
India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware uses advanced AI-driven techniques to infect phones without user interaction, representing a direct use of AI systems in malicious surveillance. The article details how this leads to harm by violating individuals' privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's zero-click infection method and stealthy operation imply AI system involvement in its development and use. The harm is realized, not just potential, as targeted individuals are surveilled without consent, making this an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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What is Pegasus spyware, how it works, and how it hacks into WhatsApp

2021-07-18
India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that has been used to hack into smartphones and access private communications, including encrypted WhatsApp chats. Its deployment has caused direct harm by violating individuals' rights to privacy and potentially other human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article describes realized harms from the spyware's use, including unauthorized surveillance of targeted individuals, which constitutes a violation of fundamental rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Pegasus row | Opposition demands probe, govt hits back

2021-07-20
India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-related system used for surveillance, which can cause violations of rights if misused. The article centers on political demands for investigation and denials by the government, without confirmed evidence of harm or direct causation. Since the event does not confirm realized harm or a plausible imminent risk but rather discusses ongoing political controversy and calls for probe, it fits the definition of Complementary Information. It provides important context about potential AI-related harms but does not itself document an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Pegasus spying: how Pegasus is installed on phone, what it does, and how to get rid of it

2021-07-18
India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that has been actively used to spy on journalists, activists, and media personalities, causing direct harm through violations of privacy and human rights. The article explicitly states that Pegasus has been used to surveil over 40 journalists in India and others globally, demonstrating realized harm. The spyware's capabilities to access cameras, microphones, messages, and location data indicate AI system involvement in sophisticated data processing and surveillance. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the use of an AI system.
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Pegasus snoopgate showdown explodes; Stormy start to monsoon session; monsoon mayhem in Delhi; more

2021-07-19
India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, which has been used to breach phones of various individuals, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm (violation of rights). The other events mentioned (monsoon session protests and rain-related traffic issues) do not involve AI and are unrelated.
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Congress leader Sachin Pilot demands inquiry into Pegasus spyware issue, invokes France's example

2021-07-22
India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, which has been reported to have been used to spy on thousands of individuals, including opposition leaders and journalists. This constitutes a violation of privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article describes actual use and harm rather than potential or hypothetical risks, and the demand for inquiry highlights the seriousness of the incident. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus spyware hacking: Reports show latest iPhones with iOS 14 can be hacked with zero-click iMessage exploit

2021-07-19
India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance that exploits vulnerabilities in iOS to install itself without user interaction (zero-click exploit). The event details how this AI system has been used to spy on targeted individuals, violating their human rights and privacy, which constitutes harm under the framework. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting direct harm to individuals' rights qualifies this as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus issue | T.N. Congress urges PM to submit white paper

2021-07-21
The Hindu
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, and its alleged illegal use has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, which fall under harm category (c). The event involves the use and misuse of an AI system leading to harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident. The article focuses on the harm caused and the political response, not merely on potential future harm or general information, so it is not a hazard or complementary information.
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Red line crossed by use of spyware, says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

2021-07-20
The Hindu
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and intrusion into personal devices, which has been used by state actors to target individuals, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The article reports actual use and harm, not just potential misuse, with official condemnations highlighting the severity. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm in the form of human rights violations and breaches of legal obligations.
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Will stall Parliament till govt. comes clean on Pegasus: TMC

2021-07-20
The Hindu
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for hacking and surveillance. The article details allegations that it has been used to hack phones of politicians, journalists, and others, which constitutes a violation of fundamental rights and privacy. The political response and protests underscore the seriousness of the harm caused. Since the spyware's use has already occurred and caused harm, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Explained | Target list of Israeli hack-for-firm widens

2021-07-20
The Hindu
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The report documents actual infections and targeting of journalists, activists, and political figures, which directly violates human rights and fundamental freedoms. The spyware's use has led to realized harm, including privacy breaches and potential threats to life and safety, as exemplified by the assassination of a targeted journalist. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and direct, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Spyware meant to track terrorists was used against journalists, too

2021-07-18
Mashable
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking, involving automated exploitation of vulnerabilities and data extraction. Its use against journalists and activists constitutes a breach of fundamental human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (violation of human rights). The event details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and intrusion, not merely potential harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The spyware's role is pivotal in causing these harms, and the event involves the use (and misuse) of the AI system.
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Potential NSO Spying Targets Include Presidents and Prime Ministers

2021-07-21
Gizmodo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and intrusion. Its use to spy on political figures and dissidents constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event describes realized harm through surveillance and potential breaches of rights, not just a plausible risk. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Across official denials and BJP responses, one phrase missing: 'India did not use Pegasus spyware'

2021-07-21
Scroll.in
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for unauthorized surveillance, which has been confirmed to have hacked or attempted to hack Indian citizens, including journalists and activists. This constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details the use and impact of this AI system, with evidence of actual harm rather than just potential risk. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus: Israeli firm that sells spyware refutes allegations, says it's planning defamation suit

2021-07-19
Scroll.in
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance of individuals, including journalists and political figures, which is a breach of fundamental rights. Although the NSO Group denies the allegations, the detailed reports and investigations provide credible evidence of harm caused by the AI system's use. Hence, this is not merely a hazard or complementary information but an AI Incident.
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'No unauthorised interception', says Centre on Pegasus hack targeting Indian journalists, ministers

2021-07-19
Scroll.in
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking. The event describes actual hacking incidents confirmed by forensic tests, indicating realized harm to privacy and rights of individuals, including journalists and politicians. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of fundamental rights. The government's denial does not negate the forensic evidence of hacking. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus: I have taped over my phone to avoid being spied on, says Mamata Banerjee

2021-07-21
Scroll.in
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-powered system designed for targeted surveillance by governments. Its use in illegally spying on individuals constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details actual harm caused by the AI system's use, including unauthorized access to communications and surveillance of opposition leaders and journalists, which are direct breaches of rights and privacy. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's deployment.
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Modi doesn't have press meets because he knows your 'Mann ki Baat': Cartoons on Pegasus report

2021-07-20
Scroll.in
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for cyber-surveillance, and its deployment against Indian politicians, journalists, and others constitutes a violation of privacy and human rights. The reports confirm that the spyware was used or intended to be used for unauthorized interception, leading to direct harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm through violations of rights and privacy.
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Amnesty changes stance on Pegasus row, says never claimed list was 'NSO Spyware List'

2021-07-22
Republic World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, and the article references its alleged use and related political controversy. However, the article mainly clarifies Amnesty International's stance and reports political responses without describing any realized harm or a plausible future harm directly caused by the AI system. The focus is on statements, clarifications, and political debate rather than a new incident or hazard. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it provides context and updates on an ongoing AI-related issue without reporting a new harm or credible risk of harm.
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CM Bhupesh Baghel claims Pegasus officials made 'deal' in Chhattisgarh; launches probe

2021-07-21
Republic World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, and its alleged use to spy on over 300 citizens including journalists and politicians constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The event describes a direct or indirect harm caused by the use of this AI system, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The probe and political uproar further confirm the seriousness of the alleged harm. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus row: Congress accuses govt of 'sedition'; calls BJP 'Bharatiya Jasoos Party'

2021-07-19
Republic World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, and its alleged use to target over 300 Indian phone numbers including journalists and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental rights. The article describes realized harm from the use of this AI system, despite official denials. The involvement of the AI system in causing harm (privacy violations, potential suppression of dissent) is direct or indirect. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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'False allegations': NSO Group denies reports of Pegasus misuse; questions sources

2021-07-19
Republic World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which can cause violations of human rights if misused. The article discusses allegations of misuse leading to harm (targeting of journalists, activists, political figures), which would be an AI Incident if confirmed. However, since the NSO Group denies the allegations and the article does not confirm actual harm or misuse, the event is best classified as Complementary Information. It provides context and updates on a previously reported potential AI Incident but does not itself confirm the incident or establish new harm.
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What is Pegasus Spyware? What does it do? All you need to know about the Israeli spyware

2021-07-18
Republic World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for covert surveillance, capable of accessing encrypted communications and device sensors. The article details its use in spying on political leaders, journalists, and activists, which constitutes a violation of fundamental rights and privacy. This direct misuse of the AI system has caused harm to individuals' rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and direct, not merely potential or speculative.
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Shiv Sena demands JPC probe & SC action on Pegasus snooping; asks 'Who bought spyware?'

2021-07-21
Republic World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which is explicitly mentioned as having been used to spy on numerous individuals, including political figures and journalists. This constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental rights to privacy and free speech, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article describes the spying as having already taken place, indicating realized harm rather than potential harm. The involvement of the spyware in the harm is direct, as it is the tool used for unauthorized surveillance. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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NSO group issues 'last statement' on Pegasus row; 'won't play along with vicious campaign'

2021-07-21
Republic World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered surveillance system capable of sophisticated phone spying. The reported spying on journalists, opposition figures, and activists represents a violation of fundamental rights and privacy, which falls under harm category (c) - violations of human rights or breach of legal protections. The controversy and leaked data indicate that the AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to these harms. Although NSO denies the claims, the event describes actual alleged harms linked to the AI system's deployment, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar breaks silence over Pegasus row, calls snooping 'dirty, worthless'

2021-07-19
Republic World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking, involving AI techniques for exploiting vulnerabilities and extracting data. The reported spying on journalists, judges, ministers, and activists constitutes a breach of fundamental rights and privacy, which is a violation of human rights under the framework. The event describes actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, not just potential harm. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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'Repressive govts employ Israeli hacking software against activists, journalists, lawyers' - Punch Newspapers

2021-07-19
Punch Newspapers
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use by repressive governments to target vulnerable groups constitutes a violation of human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event involves the use of an AI system leading to violations of fundamental rights, even if the exact infections are not confirmed, as the targeting and potential surveillance are harmful. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Private Israeli malware used to spy on journalists, activists: report - RFI

2021-07-18
RFI
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system used for electronic surveillance and hacking. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy of numerous individuals, including journalists and activists, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event describes realized harm, not just potential harm, and involves the use of an AI system in a way that breaches fundamental rights. Hence, it is classified as an AI Incident.
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Phone hacking allegations revive criticism of surveillance by Modi government

2021-07-19
Sky News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The article details how its use by government agencies allegedly led to unauthorized phone hacking, violating privacy rights and suppressing freedom of expression, which are human rights violations. The harms are realized and ongoing, including intimidation and suppression of journalists and activists. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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'International Conspiracy, Some Listed Countries Not Our Clients': NSO Group Rejects Snooping Report

2021-07-19
english
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction, which fits the definition of an AI system. The event describes the use of this AI system to conduct unauthorized surveillance on journalists, leading to violations of privacy and potentially other human rights. The harm is realized, as forensic evidence confirms successful snooping. Despite the NSO Group's denial, the credible forensic findings and the nature of the spyware's capabilities establish a direct link between the AI system's use and harm. Thus, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and harm to individuals through unauthorized surveillance.
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Pegasus In India Context: All FAQs Answered On The Spyware Leak

2021-07-20
english
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, and the investigation confirmed infections on phones of journalists and others, indicating direct harm through unauthorized surveillance and privacy violations. This constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental rights, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The article's detailed discussion of the spyware's use, confirmed infections, and the implicated harms outweighs the government's denials and procedural explanations. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor, Union IT Minister Among Suspected Pegasus Targets | 5 Points

2021-07-19
english
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which involves complex data processing and targeting. The event describes alleged unauthorized spying on political leaders and journalists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and legal protections. The harm is realized as these individuals' privacy rights are infringed upon. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing these rights violations meets the criteria for an AI Incident. The denial by the government does not negate the reported harm and the AI system's role in it.
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'No Unauthorised Interception, Bereft Of Facts': Centre On 'Pegasus Project' Media Report

2021-07-18
english
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, capable of accessing and analyzing encrypted communications and user data covertly. The reported hacking of journalists' phones and activists' devices directly leads to violations of fundamental rights, including privacy and freedom of expression, which fall under human rights violations. The spyware's use has caused realized harm, not just potential harm, making this an AI Incident. The government's response does not negate the fact that the AI system's use has led to these harms.
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Amnesty stands by Pegasus expose, says 'data irrefutably linked to potential targets of NSO Group's spyware'

2021-07-22
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, and its use has been linked to violations of privacy and human rights, constituting an AI Incident. However, this article does not report new harm or a new incident but rather clarifies and defends previous findings against misinformation. It updates the understanding of the scope of the leaked data and Amnesty's position, which fits the definition of Complementary Information as it supports ongoing assessment and understanding of a known AI Incident without introducing new harm or hazard.
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Pegasus row: Amnesty says 'Data irrefutably linked to spyware target'; defends findings

2021-07-22
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which has been linked to human rights violations (harm category c). The article does not report a new incident but clarifies the interpretation of data related to a previously known AI Incident. It provides supporting information that helps understand the scope and nature of the data involved, without describing new harm or plausible future harm. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor were targets of Pegasus snooping: Report

2021-07-19
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is known to use sophisticated AI techniques for surveillance and data extraction. The report confirms that the spyware was found on a target's phone and that multiple high-profile individuals were either surveilled or targeted for surveillance. This constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which falls under harm category (c) in the AI Incident definition. Since the spyware's use has already occurred and caused harm, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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EXPLAINED: What is the Israeli spyware, Pegasus and how does it infect phones?

2021-07-20
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system designed for surveillance that exploits software vulnerabilities to infect phones and conduct spying activities. The article details actual infections and surveillance of real individuals, constituting direct harm through violations of human rights and privacy. The spyware's deployment and successful infiltration of phones, including those of journalists and activists, clearly meet the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Data of 40 Indian journalists targeted, Centre refutes using Pegasus to snoop on journalists

2021-07-19
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which directly leads to violations of human rights, specifically privacy rights of journalists and others. The data leak and targeting of around 40 journalists represent an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm through unauthorized surveillance. The government's denial does not negate the reported harm from the spyware's use.
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Over 40 Indian journalists targeted via 'Pegasus'; Centre denies Pegasus snooping reports

2021-07-19
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a known AI-enabled spyware system used for hacking and surveillance. The targeting of journalists and political figures involves violations of privacy and potentially human rights, which fits the definition of harm under AI Incident category (violations of human rights). The event describes realized harm through unauthorized hacking and surveillance, even though the government denies it. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the use of an AI system (Pegasus) in unauthorized interception and spying.
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At the centre of Pegasus row, NSO says it won't respond to 'vicious' media campaign by special interest groups

2021-07-21
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, and its alleged misuse has led to violations of human rights and privacy, which qualifies as harm under the AI Incident definition. Although this article focuses on NSO's statement denying the allegations and refusing to respond to media inquiries, the broader context involves realized harm from the use of the AI system. Since the article references the ongoing controversy and the list of potential targets, it relates to an AI Incident. The statement itself does not introduce new harm but is part of the ongoing incident narrative. Therefore, the event is best classified as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use as reported in the broader Pegasus spyware controversy.
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Pegasus row: List of Indian ministers, political figures, and others 'snooped on' by Israeli company's spyware

2021-07-20
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, including activating device sensors and extracting data. The reported use of this spyware to monitor phones of political figures, journalists, and activists directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and data harvesting, not just potential harm, making it an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Monsoon Session Updates: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to make statement on alleged Pegasus snooping row

2021-07-22
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which has allegedly led to unauthorized access to personal data of numerous individuals, constituting a violation of rights and privacy. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the development and use of the AI system has directly or indirectly led to harm (violation of rights). The event describes realized harm rather than potential harm, and thus is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Indian parliament in uproar over report Modi government spied on opponents

2021-07-20
South China Morning Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and infiltration of devices. Its use by a government to monitor political opponents and journalists directly leads to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections. The article details actual use and harm, not just potential risk, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's capabilities and the resulting harm to privacy and democratic processes justify this classification.
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Centre responds to 'Pegasus Project' media report, says govt committed to ensuring right to privacy

2021-07-18
Jagran English
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is spyware that may use sophisticated technology, but the article does not confirm any AI system involvement or harm caused by AI. The government's response denies unauthorized interception and emphasizes legal procedures, indicating no realized harm or credible risk from AI misuse as per the report. Therefore, this is not an AI Incident or AI Hazard. The article provides contextual information about surveillance and legal frameworks, which fits the category of Complementary Information as it relates to broader AI-related surveillance concerns but does not report a new incident or hazard.
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Israeli Spyware A Global Weapon to Silence Critics - World news - Tasnim News Agency

2021-07-21
خبرگزاری تسنیم
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes the use of Pegasus spyware, which is an AI system capable of sophisticated remote surveillance and data extraction. The spyware's use has directly led to harms such as violations of privacy, suppression of free speech, and threats to the safety of journalists and activists, including cases linked to murders and intimidation. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is clear and direct, as the spyware's deployment enabled these violations and threats. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Morocco king possible target of Israeli spyware: Pegasus investigation

2021-07-21
alaraby
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed to infiltrate devices and extract private information, which directly implicates AI system involvement. The targeting of high-profile individuals, including heads of state and journalists, constitutes a violation of privacy and human rights. Despite the lack of forensic confirmation of infections, the credible investigation and the spyware's known capabilities indicate that harm to rights has occurred or is ongoing. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to violations of human rights and privacy. The event is not merely a potential risk or a complementary update but a report of actual targeting and surveillance attempts, thus qualifying as an AI Incident.
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Independent probe into Pegasus matter needed for India's democracy to remain healthy

2021-07-21
The Financial Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware that uses AI and advanced technologies to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data, including tracking conversations. The article reports on actual surveillance activities that have already occurred, affecting numerous individuals and violating their privacy rights. This constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental rights, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The involvement of AI-enabled spyware directly led to harm through unauthorized surveillance and privacy breaches. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Indian opposition seeks probe into Pegasus spying scandal

2021-07-20
The Express Tribune
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use in unauthorized interception of communications and spying on political opponents and journalists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of obligations under applicable law protecting fundamental rights. The event describes realized harm through illegal surveillance and privacy breaches, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the spyware directly led to these harms, and the political uproar and calls for investigation confirm the significance of the incident.
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NSO Group's Pegasus spyware used against journalists, political activists worldwide: report | ZDNet

2021-07-19
ZDNet
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system with advanced capabilities for surveillance and data extraction. The reported use of this system to target and compromise the devices of journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's deployment has directly led to breaches of fundamental rights, making this an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and central to the event.
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Israeli firm's spyware used to hack phones of journalists and business execs globally | Fin24

2021-07-19
news24
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for covert surveillance, involving sophisticated data processing and autonomous actions such as activating without user interaction. Its use to hack and surveil phones of journalists and activists directly leads to violations of human rights, specifically privacy and freedom of the press. The article details actual incidents of hacking and surveillance, not just potential risks, thus qualifying as an AI Incident under the framework. The harms include violations of human rights and harm to communities through suppression of press freedom.
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WhatsApp Pegasus hack: what is it, how is it used, hack list, and more details | 91mobiles.com

2021-07-19
91mobiles.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used maliciously to hack into mobile devices by exploiting software vulnerabilities and social engineering. Its use has directly caused harm by illegally spying on individuals, violating their privacy and human rights. The article details realized harm from the spyware's deployment, including unauthorized data access and surveillance, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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WaPo hacking scandal probe failed to mention Israeli firm's ties to former Biden advisor's company

2021-07-19
Conservative News Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's spyware is an AI system used to hack and surveil individuals, which directly caused harm to privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article documents realized harm (successful hacks of smartphones of journalists and activists), which is a violation of rights and harm to communities. The political connections mentioned do not change the classification but provide context. Hence, this is an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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IT minister, Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor among Pegasus 'targets'

2021-07-19
Business Standard
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which has been allegedly used to compromise phone data of political leaders and others without consent. This constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article describes realized harm (illegal surveillance and data compromise), not just potential harm, and explicitly links the AI system's use to these harms. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Israeli software used to snoop on journalists, activists worldwide: Report

2021-07-18
Business Standard
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance and intrusion without user interaction. Its deployment to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which falls under harm category (c). The spyware's use has directly caused harm by enabling unauthorized surveillance and potential repression. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Israeli firm's spyware 'being used by govts to commit abuses', Middle

2021-07-19
The Straits Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly details how an AI-enabled surveillance system developed by NSO Group has been used by governments to conduct unauthorized and abusive surveillance on journalists and activists, resulting in violations of human rights and privacy. The spyware's AI capabilities enable hacking and monitoring of smartphones, which directly causes harm to individuals and communities by suppressing dissent and free speech. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm, including breaches of fundamental rights.
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Israeli spyware maker is in spotlight amid reports of wide abuses

2021-07-19
bdnews24.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly describes the use of NSO's Pegasus spyware, which is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The spyware's deployment against journalists, activists, and political figures has resulted in direct harm, including violations of human rights and suppression of free speech. The involvement of the AI system in these abuses is clear and central to the incident. The harms are realized and ongoing, not merely potential, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a report or update but details actual misuse and harm caused by the AI system.
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Phone tapping row: Rahul Gandhi among several Opposition leaders targeted, says Congress

2021-07-19
India TV News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for hacking and surveillance. The reported targeting of opposition leaders and journalists constitutes a violation of fundamental rights, specifically privacy and potentially freedom of expression. The involvement of Pegasus directly links an AI system to these harms. Despite government denial, the credible media report and political accusations indicate that the AI system's use has led to realized harm. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of legal protections.
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Israeli firm's spyware targeted journalists: media | Play Stuff

2021-07-19
Play Stuff
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information covertly. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches of journalists, activists, and government officials. The documented hacks and attempts constitute realized harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of obligations to protect fundamental rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Smart Phones of Rights Activists, Journalists Hacked With Private Israeli Spyware

2021-07-18
VOA Voice of America
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, which has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches of journalists, activists, and others. The harm is realized and documented by a global investigation. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is clear and direct, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Two mobiles of Rahul Gandhi selected as potential targets for Pegasus: Report

2021-07-19
The New Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking. The report confirms that phones were hacked and monitored, directly leading to violations of privacy and fundamental rights, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and data access justify classification as an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk or complementary information but a concrete case of harm caused by AI misuse.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware Pegasus: Reports

2021-07-19
The New Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for invasive surveillance, capable of hacking and monitoring smartphones without user consent. The reported targeting of over 50,000 phone numbers, including those of vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The spyware's use has directly led to harm through unauthorized data access and potential threats to individuals' safety. The article details realized harms linked to the AI system's use, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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'50,000 phones worldwide on Israeli spyware list' - RTHK

2021-07-19
news.rthk.hk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance functions that go beyond traditional software, including autonomous data harvesting and covert activation of device sensors. The event describes realized harms including violations of human rights (privacy breaches, targeting of journalists and activists), which are directly linked to the use of this AI system. The widespread and targeted misuse of Pegasus spyware by governments and other actors has caused significant harm to individuals and communities, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Rahul Gandhi, IT Minister, Prashant Kishor, Mamata nephew -- latest in Pegasus 'hacking' list

2021-07-19
ThePrint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which can infringe on human rights and privacy. The article reports on potential targeting of phone numbers but lacks forensic confirmation of actual hacking or realized harm. The presence of phone numbers in the leaked database indicates plausible risk but not confirmed incidents. Hence, the event describes a credible potential for harm (violation of rights) due to AI system use, fitting the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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'Snooping conveys journalism now equated with terror' -- Editors Guild of India seeks Pegasus probe

2021-07-21
ThePrint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which directly implicates the development and use of AI systems. The alleged surveillance targets include journalists and activists, indicating violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The harm is realized or at least strongly implied, as the spyware's use leads to breaches of privacy and freedom of speech. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use.
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'Jasoos sarkar, Snoopendra Modi': Oppn slams govt over Pegasus row as monsoon session begins 'Jasoos Sarkar', 'Snoopendra Modi' -- how Opposition is attacking govt on Pegasus row

2021-07-19
ThePrint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and spying. The article details allegations that the Indian government used this AI system to spy on various individuals, which constitutes a violation of the right to privacy, a fundamental human right. The harm is realized as the spying has already occurred, and the event has caused political and social harm. Hence, this is an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of human rights.
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List of Indian ministers, politicians, public figures 'snooped on' by Pegasus

2021-07-19
ThePrint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and data extraction. Its use to bug phones of political figures and journalists directly leads to violations of human rights, specifically privacy rights, and breaches of legal protections. The article reports actual surveillance having taken place, indicating realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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What is NSO Group? Report finds its Pegasus spyware was used to track journalists, activists

2021-07-19
Fast Company
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system that uses sophisticated techniques such as zero-day exploits and zero-click attacks to infiltrate smartphones and monitor targets without their knowledge. The reported use of this spyware against journalists, activists, and government officials constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's deployment by governments for surveillance beyond legitimate criminal investigations directly leads to harm, making this an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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NSO head claims company ended services in human rights-violating countries

2021-07-20
The Times of Israel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that autonomously infiltrates devices and extracts data, fitting the definition of an AI system. The reported use of Pegasus by governments to surveil and harm political dissidents and journalists constitutes direct or indirect harm to human rights and individuals' safety, fulfilling criteria for an AI Incident. The CEO's acknowledgment of abuse and termination of services in some countries further confirms the system's involvement in harm. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to realized human rights violations and harm caused by the AI system's use.
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NSO denies leaked target list linked to its spyware: 'Insinuations and slander'

2021-07-21
The Times of Israel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which could lead to violations of privacy and human rights if misused. The leaked list suggests potential targeting, but the company denies the connection and no direct evidence of harm is confirmed in the article. Since the event describes allegations without confirmed harm or a credible imminent risk, it does not meet the threshold for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is primarily a report on claims and denials, thus best classified as Complementary Information providing context on ongoing concerns about AI surveillance misuse.
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Israel: If NSO Group violated export permits, 'appropriate action' will be taken

2021-07-19
The Times of Israel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled cyber surveillance tool that can infiltrate phones without user interaction, granting extensive access to private data and control. The reported use of this AI system by governments to surveil and repress political dissidents and journalists constitutes a violation of human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details realized harms, not just potential risks, and the AI system's role is pivotal in enabling these harms. The Israeli Defense Ministry's response and the international backlash further confirm the significance of the incident.
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Amazon shuts down accounts linked to NSO Group -- report

2021-07-19
The Times of Israel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus software is an AI-enabled spyware system that can covertly activate phone cameras and microphones and harvest data, representing an AI system. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including surveillance of journalists and dissidents, which is a breach of fundamental rights. Amazon's action to shut down related infrastructure is a response to this harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm to human rights.
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UAE said linked to listing of 400 UK phone numbers as targets for NSO spyware

2021-07-22
The Times of Israel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for covert surveillance, and its use against individuals without consent constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The event describes actual targeting of individuals, including political figures and activists, which is a direct harm under the framework's category (c) violations of human rights or breach of legal protections. The involvement of the UAE government in selecting targets and the widespread use of Pegasus by multiple countries further supports the classification as an AI Incident. The denial by NSO does not negate the harm caused by the spyware's deployment as reported.
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Worldwide probe finds tech by Israel's NSO targeted journalists, politicians

2021-07-18
The Times of Israel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system as it involves sophisticated cyber operations that include automated and intelligent capabilities to infiltrate phones and extract data covertly. The event details direct harm to human rights through unauthorized surveillance and targeting of vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists. The harms include violations of privacy, potential threats to life, and repression, which fall under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The involvement of the AI system is central to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk or a complementary update but a documented case of harm caused by the AI system's use.
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"Clickless" exploits from Israeli firm hacked activists' fully updated iPhones

2021-07-19
Ars Technica
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system that uses advanced exploits and automated surveillance capabilities to infiltrate and monitor devices. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy of numerous individuals, including journalists and activists, which is a clear harm under the framework. The spyware's deployment and infections are confirmed and ongoing, with documented cases of harm. Thus, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishore, 2 Union Ministers, ex-EC Lavasa among Pegasus 'targets'

2021-07-20
The Tribune
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The event describes the confirmed use of this AI system to hack and surveil individuals without consent, including political leaders and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized, not just potential, as forensic analysis confirmed spyware presence on devices. Therefore, this is an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use in illegal surveillance and privacy violations.
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Media reports on use of Israeli spyware Pegasus 'over the top':

2021-07-19
The Daily Star
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use to target phones of journalists, politicians, and others directly violates human rights, including privacy and freedom of expression. The forensic evidence of targeting confirms realized harm. The event describes actual use and harm, not just potential risk. Therefore, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights caused by the AI system's use.
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NSO Group will no longer talk to media about the 'abuse' of Pegasus spyware

2021-07-21
Gadget Now
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data. The event describes how its use by governments has led to unauthorized surveillance of individuals, constituting violations of human rights and privacy. The harm has already occurred, as evidenced by the spying on journalists, activists, and political opponents. NSO Group's lack of control over the system's use does not negate the AI system's role in causing harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and realized harm to individuals' rights and privacy.
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Pegasus spying: Missed calls, SMS/WhatsApp messages and other ways your phone can be hacked | Gadgets Now

2021-07-19
Gadget Now
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware uses advanced automated techniques to exploit software vulnerabilities and remotely control devices, which fits the definition of an AI system due to its autonomous and sophisticated data processing capabilities. The spyware's deployment has directly led to harm by violating privacy rights and enabling unauthorized surveillance, which is a breach of fundamental rights. The article describes actual use and harm caused by this AI-enabled system, not just potential risks or general information, thus meeting the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Destroy your phone if its infected by Pegasus

2021-07-19
Gadget Now
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated software and hardware infrastructure to infiltrate and monitor smartphones stealthily. Its use directly results in violations of human rights, specifically the right to privacy, by enabling unauthorized surveillance and data collection. The article details how Pegasus infects devices and the harms it causes, including covert monitoring and data extraction, which constitute realized harm. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm to individuals' rights and privacy.
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Has NSO finally been caught violating human rights?

2021-07-19
The Jerusalem Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for hacking and surveillance. Its use by governments to target journalists and activists constitutes a violation of human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under (c). The article documents actual harm caused by the spyware, including privacy violations and links to serious abuses, thus qualifying as an AI Incident. The company's denial and transparency efforts are responses to these harms, but do not negate the realized impact. Therefore, this event is best classified as an AI Incident due to direct involvement of an AI system causing human rights violations.
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Massive data leak uncovers human rights abuses using Israeli tech - report

2021-07-18
The Jerusalem Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for hacking and surveillance. The data leak reveals that this AI system has been used by authoritarian governments to target individuals, including journalists and opposition figures, resulting in violations of human rights such as privacy breaches and potentially contributing to physical harm (e.g., the murder of a journalist). The spyware's use has directly led to harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk but documents realized harm and abuse linked to the AI system's deployment.
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If the claims are true, will NSO take responsibility this time?

2021-07-20
The Jerusalem Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, and its use by authoritarian regimes to spy on individuals constitutes a violation of human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and legal actions, indicating direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use. Although NSO claims strict vetting and denial of misuse, the reported abuses and lawsuits confirm harm has occurred. Hence, this is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information but an AI Incident involving direct harm from the AI system's use.
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Pegasus snooping row: Israeli firm denies report of surveillance on Indians

2021-07-19
Daily News and Analysis (DNA) India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a situation involving an AI system (Pegasus spyware) that is alleged to have been used for unauthorized surveillance, which would constitute an AI Incident if confirmed due to violations of privacy and rights. However, the company and government deny these claims, and no confirmed evidence of harm or misuse is presented. Therefore, the event does not meet the threshold for an AI Incident. It also does not describe a plausible future harm scenario beyond the allegations, so it is not an AI Hazard. The article mainly reports on the dispute and denials, which is complementary information about the broader Pegasus controversy but does not itself document a new incident or hazard.
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What is Pegasus? Things you must know about Israeli software used for hacking phones

2021-07-19
Daily News and Analysis (DNA) India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract sensitive data covertly. Its use has directly caused harm by violating the privacy and rights of targeted individuals, including journalists and political figures, which falls under violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. The article details realized harm from the spyware's use, not just potential harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident under the framework.
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Pegasus row: IT Minister Vaishnaw to address the issue in RS, Congress to protest on July 22

2021-07-20
Daily News and Analysis (DNA) India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance, which if used illegally, constitutes a violation of human rights (privacy). The article discusses allegations and political reactions but does not confirm that harm has occurred or that the spyware was actually used in the alleged manner. Therefore, the event represents a plausible risk of harm due to the alleged use of an AI system but lacks confirmation of realized harm. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The political protests and government responses are complementary to the hazard but do not themselves constitute a new incident.
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DNA Explainer: What is Pegasus software? How does it hack into your phone to spy on you?

2021-07-19
Daily News and Analysis (DNA) India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled surveillance software that exploits vulnerabilities to hack phones and spy on users without their knowledge. The article reports actual instances where journalists and activists were targeted, indicating realized harm in terms of privacy violations and potential breaches of human rights. The AI system's use directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement is in the use of the AI system for unauthorized surveillance causing violations of rights, which is a breach of obligations intended to protect fundamental rights.
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'Enough is enough': Pegasus maker NSO Group says won't play along with slanderous campaign

2021-07-21
Daily News and Analysis (DNA) India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
While Pegasus is a spyware tool that likely involves AI components, the article does not describe any specific incident of harm caused by the system, nor does it present a credible risk of future harm in this context. The focus is on the company's refusal to engage with media and political responses, which constitutes complementary information about an ongoing controversy rather than a new AI Incident or AI Hazard. Therefore, the event is best classified as Complementary Information.
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DNA Special: Pegasus project - exaggerated claims based on baseless report? What you should know

2021-07-20
Daily News and Analysis (DNA) India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for hacking and surveillance, which fits the definition of an AI system. The alleged spying on individuals constitutes a violation of rights (privacy and possibly other human rights), which is a form of harm. Since the article reports on the alleged spying having occurred (or at least being strongly suspected), this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the use of the AI system. Although the article expresses doubts about the claims, the presence of evidence of Pegasus use on some phones and the scale of the allegations indicate realized harm or at least harm that has occurred. Therefore, this event is best classified as an AI Incident.
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Israeli firm's spyware found on phones of hacked media, business leaders

2021-07-19
Australian Financial Review
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance and hacking, including activating without user interaction. Its use to hack phones of journalists and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (violations of human rights). The event reports actual use and harm, not just potential risk, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus leaks in India raise serious questions

2021-07-22
GULF NEWS
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware that uses AI techniques for surveillance and intrusion, qualifying it as an AI system. The article documents that the spyware was used to hack phones of various individuals, leading to privacy violations and potential breaches of human rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, as traces of Pegasus were found on tested phones. The event involves the use and malfunction (misuse) of an AI system leading to direct harm (privacy violations and potential human rights breaches). Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Journalists 'targeted for surveillance' by spyware firm clients

2021-07-19
The Sunday Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's spyware is an AI system used for surveillance purposes. The event involves the use of this AI system by clients to select journalists as potential surveillance targets, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The article implies that the spyware was intended for use against these individuals, which is a direct or indirect cause of harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the involvement of an AI system in causing or enabling harm to fundamental rights through surveillance.
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Phones of politicians, journalists 'hacked using Pegasus'; govt denies claim, says 'no concrete truth'

2021-07-18
Firstpost
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking. The reported use of Pegasus to hack phones of journalists and politicians directly leads to violations of privacy rights, a breach of fundamental human rights. This constitutes harm under the AI Incident definition (c). Although the government denies the claims, the investigation by multiple media organizations and leaked data provide credible evidence of harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized violation of rights caused by the AI system's use.
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Pegasus vendor denies scope of spyware claims, says customers to blame

2021-07-22
iMore
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system licensed to governments, used to extract information and monitor targets without their consent, which constitutes a violation of human rights. The reports indicate that thousands of devices were targeted, causing harm to individuals' privacy and safety. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is direct, as the spyware's capabilities enable the violations. Despite NSO Group's denial of responsibility, the harm has occurred through the use of their AI system, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident.
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An iOS 14.6 iMessage flaw saw journalists' iPhones infected with spyware

2021-07-19
iMore
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for hacking and surveillance, which has been deployed to infect thousands of iPhones without user interaction, exploiting vulnerabilities in iOS 14.6. This constitutes direct use of an AI system leading to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, as infections have been confirmed and targets include vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Israeli spyware used to hack phones including two associates of Jamal Khashoggi

2021-07-18
The US Sun
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is a military-grade surveillance tool that uses AI and sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data covertly. The event describes the actual use of this AI system to hack phones and surveil individuals, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, as evidenced by the targeting of journalists, activists, and political figures. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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'No one is safe': Phone numbers of 3 US Presidents and other world leaders on Pegasus spying list

2021-07-21
Raw Story
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which has been linked to violations of human rights such as illegal surveillance of politicians, journalists, and activists. The article details the targeting of numerous high-profile individuals, indicating misuse of the AI system leading to harm. The involvement of the AI system in facilitating these violations meets the criteria for an AI Incident, as the harms to privacy and human rights have occurred or are ongoing.
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Politicians, journalists, tycoons spied on

2021-07-20
The News International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus malware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, capable of autonomous data collection and intrusion. Its deployment by governments to hack phones of political opponents, journalists, and activists has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details realized harms such as spying on opposition leaders, journalists, and activists, which are clear violations of rights and have serious societal implications. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and central to the event described.
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180 journalists surveilled

2021-07-20
The News International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from targeted phones. Its use by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and political opponents has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and suppression of dissent. The article details realized harm through unauthorized surveillance, arrests based on data obtained, and repression of targeted individuals. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm to fundamental rights.
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Private Israeli spyware used to hack cellphones of journalists, activists worldwide - The Boston Globe

2021-07-18
The Boston Globe
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed to infiltrate smartphones and extract data covertly. Its use by various state clients to surveil journalists, activists, and political figures has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to communities by undermining democratic processes and personal security. The investigation provides concrete evidence of successful infections and targeted surveillance, confirming realized harm. The AI system's development and use are central to the incident, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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How Israeli spy-tech became dictators' weapon of choice

2021-07-18
haaretz.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus spyware) in a manner that directly leads to violations of human rights, specifically privacy and freedom of expression, which are fundamental rights. The spyware's deployment by despotic regimes to hack phones and surveil journalists constitutes an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly caused harm to individuals and communities by enabling repression and censorship. The article details realized harms rather than potential risks, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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How NSO's Pegasus is used to spy on journalists

2021-07-18
haaretz.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for cyber espionage, involving advanced AI techniques for infiltration and data extraction. The article documents actual cases where journalists and their associates were targeted and spied upon, resulting in violations of human rights and privacy. This constitutes direct harm caused by the use of an AI system, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The detailed forensic analyses and documented cases confirm the AI system's role in causing harm, rather than a potential or hypothetical risk, ruling out classification as a hazard or complementary information.
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India's Gandhi and Pakistan's Khan tapped as targets in Israeli NSO spyware scandal

2021-07-19
haaretz.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for cyberespionage, involving AI-driven intrusion and data extraction capabilities. The event details the use of this AI system to select and potentially surveil individuals, which constitutes a violation of human rights, specifically privacy rights. The forensic evidence of spyware presence on devices confirms actual use, not just theoretical risk. The harms include breaches of privacy and potential suppression of political opposition and journalistic freedom, which are violations of fundamental rights. Thus, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to harm to individuals and communities through unlawful surveillance and rights violations.
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Khashoggi's fiancee, son targeted by NSO tech, investigation reveals

2021-07-18
haaretz.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance, including phone hacking and data extraction. The article details how this AI system was used to target journalists and their families, including Khashoggi's fiancée and son, and Mexican journalist Cecilio Pineda, who was murdered after being targeted. The spyware's use has directly or indirectly contributed to violations of human rights and harm to individuals, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harms to privacy, safety, and potentially life are clearly established. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Opinion | The vile exports of Startup Nation

2021-07-20
haaretz.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI system used for surveillance and monitoring, which has been directly linked to violations of human rights and privacy breaches, constituting harm under the framework. The article describes realized harm through the surveillance of journalists and activists and the potential misuse of the technology by authoritarian regimes. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of fundamental rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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France's Macron tapped as target for NSO spyware by Moroccans, investigation reveals

2021-07-21
haaretz.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and data extraction. The investigation reveals that Macron's phone and those of many journalists were targeted by this spyware, indicating the use of AI-enabled tools for unauthorized surveillance. This constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's deployment by state actors and the resulting breaches of privacy rights demonstrate direct harm caused by the AI system's use. Although NSO denies targeting Macron, the evidence from the investigation supports the classification as an AI Incident.
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NSO vs Project Pegasus: Amnesty 'stands by findings,' rejects Israeli cyber firm's claims

2021-07-22
haaretz.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for cyberespionage, involving sophisticated data processing and surveillance capabilities. The investigation's forensic analysis confirms that the spyware was used to target individuals unlawfully, leading to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. NSO's denial does not negate the evidence presented. The event describes realized harm caused by the use of an AI system, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Dubai ruler used Israeli-made Pegasus spyware against wife, daughter who fled on yacht, investigation reveals

2021-07-21
haaretz.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and cyberespionage. Its use against Princess Latifa and Princess Haya directly led to violations of their human rights, including unlawful surveillance and contributing to the capture and control of Princess Latifa, which involved inhuman treatment allegations. The spyware's role in these harms is pivotal and direct, as it enabled the tracking and monitoring that facilitated these outcomes. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as it involves the use of an AI system leading to violations of fundamental rights and harm to individuals.
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NSO's Pegasus: The Israeli cyber weapon oppressive regimes used against 180 journalists

2021-07-18
haaretz.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated cyber surveillance, involving automated and adaptive intrusion techniques. Its use by oppressive regimes to monitor and suppress journalists constitutes a direct violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The documented infections and surveillance have caused harm to individuals' privacy, safety, and freedom of expression, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event details realized harms caused by the AI system's use, not just potential risks, thus it is classified as an AI Incident.
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What Is Pegasus And What HAs WhatsApp Got To Do With It?

2021-07-18
https://www.outlookindia.com/
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that has been used maliciously to hack into personal devices, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The spyware's development and use have directly led to harm through unauthorized surveillance and data extraction. The article details actual incidents of hacking and legal responses, indicating realized harm rather than potential harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm to individuals' rights and privacy.
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Pegasus: Rahul Gandhi Says 'We Know What He's Reading' In Apparent Dig At PM Modi

2021-07-19
https://www.outlookindia.com/
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for covert surveillance by exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile devices. Its deployment for spying on journalists, ministers, and officials directly infringes on privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under violations of human rights and legal obligations. The event describes actual surveillance and harm, not just potential risk, thus qualifying as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus Controversy: Oppositions Demand Probe And Sacking Of Amit Shah

2021-07-20
https://www.outlookindia.com/
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for hacking and surveillance, which fits the definition of an AI system. The article details allegations of its deployment for illegal surveillance and hacking of phones of various individuals, which constitutes violations of human rights and privacy. The political uproar and demands for probe indicate that harm has occurred or is strongly suspected. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms is direct or indirect. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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One Question: Did We Buy Or Not Buy Pegasus?

2021-07-20
https://www.outlookindia.com/
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article centers on allegations of unauthorized surveillance using Pegasus spyware, an AI system, which could lead to violations of privacy rights (a form of human rights). However, it does not confirm that such surveillance has definitively occurred or caused harm, nor does it establish that the government authorized or used the spyware. The focus is on the controversy, denials, and the need for investigation, which aligns with providing supporting information and context rather than reporting a new AI Incident or AI Hazard. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information as it enhances understanding of the broader AI ecosystem and ongoing societal responses to AI-enabled surveillance concerns.
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Why Pegasus Report Revelations Spell Good News For TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

2021-07-20
https://www.outlookindia.com/
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and snooping on phones, which is explicitly mentioned. The article details the use of this AI system to spy on political figures without consent, constituting a violation of human rights and privacy. This harm has already occurred, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system is direct, as it is the tool used for the unauthorized spying. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus: Israel's NSO Group Behind Spyware Considers Defamation Suit Against 'Offensive' Report

2021-07-19
https://www.outlookindia.com/
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware tool that uses AI technologies for surveillance, which fits the definition of an AI system. The reported use of Pegasus to surveil journalists, politicians, and others constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a harm under the AI Incident definition. Although NSO Group denies the claims, the report indicates that harm has occurred or is occurring. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Israeli firm sought to spy on journalists and business executives globally: Report

2021-07-19
Washington Examiner
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, involving sophisticated data processing and autonomous actions to infiltrate devices. The event describes actual use of this AI system leading to unauthorized surveillance and hacking of numerous individuals, including journalists and activists, which is a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

2021-07-20
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The article documents actual infections and surveillance of journalists and activists, which are direct harms to human rights and press freedom. The spyware's use has led to violations of privacy and potential threats to life and safety, as evidenced by the assassination of a targeted journalist. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and direct, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.
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IT Minister should answer if govt acquired Pegasus spyware:

2021-07-19
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
While Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of surveillance, the article only covers allegations and denials without confirming any direct or indirect harm caused by its use. There is no indication that the spyware has been used to cause injury, rights violations, or other harms as defined for an AI Incident. The article highlights potential concerns and political controversy but does not establish a realized incident or a clear plausible future harm scenario beyond general suspicion. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for AI Incident or AI Hazard. It is best classified as Complementary Information since it provides context and ongoing political discourse related to AI surveillance concerns.
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Pegasus political storm mars first day of Monsoon Session

2021-07-19
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is known to be an advanced surveillance tool that uses AI and sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate devices and extract data. The article details the political fallout and accusations of misuse of this AI-enabled system to spy on opposition leaders and others, which constitutes a violation of fundamental rights and privacy. The harm is realized and ongoing, as evidenced by the political demands for resignation and probes. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm to human rights through the use of an AI system.
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Pegasus row: From Rahul Gandhi to Asaduddin Owaisi, who said what

2021-07-19
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which has directly led to violations of privacy and potentially other human rights, qualifying as harm under the framework. The article reports on the existing incident of illegal surveillance and the political discourse around it, indicating that harm has already occurred. However, the article mainly focuses on reactions and statements rather than new developments or responses, so it is not complementary information. Since the harm is realized and linked to the use of an AI system (Pegasus), this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Rahul Gandhi, Ashwini Vaishnaw among Pegasus's potential targets:

2021-07-19
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction. The article details multiple instances where individuals were either spied on or were potential targets, indicating direct or indirect harm through violations of privacy and fundamental rights. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm to individuals' rights meet the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as surveillance has taken place or is ongoing, affecting political figures, journalists, and activists.
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Over 40 Indian journalists, activists on list of potential Pegasus

2021-07-18
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for hacking and surveillance. The article details confirmed infections and hacking attempts on phones of journalists and activists, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in these unauthorized surveillance activities directly led to harm (violation of rights). Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as it involves the use and malfunction (misuse) of an AI system causing direct harm to individuals' rights.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to spyware Pegasus

2021-07-19
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, as evidenced by the targeting of thousands of individuals, including journalists and activists, and the potential link to serious harm such as murder. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and direct, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk or a complementary update but a documented case of harm caused by the AI system's deployment and misuse.
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Pegasus row: Congress demands probe by Joint Parliamentary Committee

2021-07-20
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, which can violate human rights if misused. The article reports allegations and political demands for a probe but does not confirm actual harm or misuse. Therefore, it describes a credible risk of harm (violation of rights through illegal surveillance) that could plausibly lead to an AI Incident if confirmed. Since no confirmed harm is reported yet, this event is best classified as an AI Hazard.
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Israeli spyware maker in spotlight amid reports of wide abuses

2021-07-19
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus software is an AI system designed for sophisticated cyber surveillance, capable of hacking smartphones and extracting sensitive information. The reported use of this software by governments to surveil and intimidate journalists, dissidents, and political opponents constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The harms are direct and significant, including breaches of privacy, suppression of free speech, and potential threats to personal safety. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and central to the incident. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct and realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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The long chase to catch NSO Group's Pegasus snooping

2021-07-19
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and intrusion, employing advanced techniques such as zero-click exploits and manipulation of system databases to avoid detection. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and unauthorized monitoring of individuals, which constitute harm under the framework's category (c) violations of human rights. The article details realized harm through the spyware's active deployment and the resulting impacts on targeted individuals. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant harm.
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Stand by Pegasus Project findings: Amnesty

2021-07-22
Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, which has been used to unlawfully target individuals, including journalists and activists. This constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. Amnesty International's confirmation of these findings and the mention of widespread unlawful targeting demonstrate that harm has occurred due to the use of this AI system. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Probe: Journalists, activists among firm's spyware targets

2021-07-18
Market Beat
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive data covertly. The article documents direct harms caused by its use, including surveillance of journalists and activists, which violates human rights and suppresses freedom of expression. The spyware's AI-enabled capabilities are pivotal to these harms. The event involves the use and misuse of an AI system leading to realized harm, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. Although the company denies some allegations, the forensic evidence and multiple lawsuits confirm the spyware's role in these harms.
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Pegasus Project: 113 Names Revealed By The Wire On Snoop List So Far

2021-07-21
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking of mobile devices. The event details confirmed cases where the spyware was successfully used to compromise phones, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the direct harm caused by unauthorized surveillance and hacking meet the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm includes violations of fundamental rights and breaches of legal protections, affecting individuals and communities. The event is not merely a potential risk or a complementary update but documents realized harm caused by AI-enabled spyware.
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IT Minister Vaishnaw Misled LS in Saying 'No Factual Basis' to Claim of Earlier Pegasus Attack

2021-07-21
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled surveillance tool that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate smartphones and extract data. The article documents that the spyware was used to hack Indian activists and journalists, causing harm to their privacy and rights. The government's prior acknowledgment and subsequent denial in parliament indicate misuse and cover-up, which are part of the AI system's use leading to harm. The involvement of AI in the spyware, the realized harm to individuals' rights, and the official misleading statements fulfill the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Regional Newspapers Have More Detailed Coverage of Pegasus Than National, Business Dailies

2021-07-20
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled surveillance system that was used to spy on individuals, including public figures, without their consent. This use of AI technology has directly caused harm by violating privacy rights, which is a breach of fundamental human rights. The article details the realized harm and the involvement of the AI system in causing it, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The focus is on the actual use and impact of the AI system, not just potential or future harm, nor is it merely complementary information or unrelated news.
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We Are Investigating Every Allegation of Misuse, Says NSO Group Chief

2021-07-20
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which has been reportedly misused to target journalists, leading to violations of human rights. The article describes realized harm through misuse of the AI system, including snooping on protected individuals and journalists. The NSO Group's acknowledgment of investigations and client terminations confirms the misuse and harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct involvement of an AI system causing human rights violations.
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'Govt Should Come Clean': Three Press Bodies Condemn Pegasus Surveillance on Journalists

2021-07-20
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, involving sophisticated data processing and intrusion capabilities. The event describes actual surveillance on journalists and politicians, which is a direct violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms is explicit and direct. The harms include breaches of privacy, undermining democratic pillars, and chilling effects on free press, all fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk or a response update but a report of realized harm caused by AI-enabled surveillance.
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Pegasus Project Day 2: Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor, Ashok Lavasa, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Prahlad Patel

2021-07-20
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for covert surveillance and data extraction from mobile devices. Its use to hack and surveil phones of opposition leaders, election officials, journalists, and health workers directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy, which are protected under applicable laws. The event documents actual surveillance activities, not just potential risks, thus constituting an AI Incident. The harms include breaches of privacy, potential chilling effects on democratic processes, and violations of fundamental rights, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Pegasus: The New Global Weapon for Silencing Journalists

2021-07-18
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system—Pegasus spyware—that uses sophisticated AI techniques for surveillance and remote control of devices. The spyware's use by government clients has directly led to violations of human rights, including suppression of free speech, harassment, imprisonment, and even deaths of journalists, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The harms are realized and documented, not merely potential. The spyware's role is pivotal in enabling these harms, including breaches of privacy, suppression of dissent, and endangerment of individuals and communities. Thus, the event is best classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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A Test for Pegasus - and Indian Democracy

2021-07-21
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, involving sophisticated data processing and exploitation of vulnerabilities. The article describes direct harm caused by its use, including violations of privacy and democratic rights, which are breaches of fundamental human rights. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and direct, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article does not merely warn of potential harm but documents actual harm and governmental inaction, confirming the incident status.
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'It Is State Surveillance': Opposition Leaders Say Govt Must Properly Address Pegasus Revelations

2021-07-20
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system developed by NSO Group, used for unauthorized surveillance and hacking of mobile phones. The leaked database shows its use against a wide range of individuals, including political opposition and journalists, indicating direct harm through violations of privacy and human rights. The event involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus spyware) whose deployment has directly led to harm (privacy violations and state surveillance), fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Pegasus: Newspapers Say Allegations of Surveillance Are Concerning, Demand Accountability

2021-07-21
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered surveillance software that enables cyber-surveillance and hacking of mobile phones. Its use to spy on individuals without consent constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under category (c) - violations of human rights or breach of legal protections. The article reports that this surveillance has already occurred, causing harm, and thus it is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information. The AI system's use directly led to the harm described, making this an AI Incident.
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France Orders Probe Into Spyware Targeting, Israel Sets Up Crisis Group, India Remains in Denial

2021-07-22
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, which has been used to target individuals without their consent, leading to violations of fundamental rights and privacy. The article reports confirmed infections and attempts, indicating realized harm. The involvement of AI-enabled spyware in unauthorized surveillance and the resulting human rights violations clearly classify this as an AI Incident. The governmental investigations and denials are responses to this incident, but the core event is the misuse of the AI system causing harm.
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FAQ: On the Pegasus Project's Digital Forensics

2021-07-18
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The forensic analysis described involves detecting spyware infections, specifically Pegasus, which is sophisticated surveillance software but not explicitly characterized as an AI system. The article focuses on the methodology, trustworthiness, and limitations of the forensic process rather than reporting a new AI-driven harm or risk. There is no direct or indirect harm caused by an AI system described here, nor a plausible future harm from AI systems. The content serves as complementary information enhancing understanding of the investigative context around Pegasus spyware, which may use advanced technology but is not detailed as an AI system causing harm or hazard in this article.
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Pegasus Project: How Phones of Journalists, Ministers, Activists May Have Been Used to Spy On Them

2021-07-18
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and surveil mobile devices. The event describes confirmed cases where phones were hacked, leading to violations of privacy and human rights, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's use by government clients to target individuals without lawful authorization constitutes misuse of AI technology resulting in direct harm. The detailed forensic analysis confirming infections and the scale of targeting further support classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Snoop List Has 40 Indian Journalists, Forensic Tests Confirm Presence of Pegasus Spyware on Some

2021-07-18
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of remotely hacking smartphones to access data and functions. The forensic confirmation of infections on journalists' phones demonstrates direct harm caused by the AI system's use. The surveillance violates human rights, including privacy and freedom of the press, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of an official agency and the illegal nature of the surveillance further support this classification. The event is not merely a potential risk or complementary information but a realized harm caused by AI-enabled spyware.
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Amnesty International Hits Out at 'False' Media Reports, 'Fully Stands By' Pegasus Project Data

2021-07-22
The Wire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, and its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy of targeted individuals, including journalists and political figures. The forensic evidence of successful hacks and the targeting of persons of interest by official agencies demonstrate realized harm. The event is not about potential harm or general information but about actual misuse and harm caused by an AI system, thus qualifying as an AI Incident.
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India is Involved in Global Abuse of Cyber-Surveillance Weapon: Report

2021-07-19
ProPakistani
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for cyber-surveillance and hacking. Its deployment against individuals including journalists and human rights activists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the harm criteria for an AI Incident. The article details actual misuse and harm caused by the AI system, not just potential or hypothetical risks. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Mexican president decries alleged spying, says no longer happening

2021-07-20
National Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance, thus qualifying as an AI system. The alleged use of Pegasus to target journalists and human rights activists constitutes a violation of human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. Although the current status of the spying is uncertain, the harm from past or ongoing surveillance is directly linked to the AI system's use. Therefore, this event is best classified as an AI Incident due to the realized harm from the AI system's deployment in surveillance and rights violations.
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'Bereft of Facts': Govt Denies Role in Pegasus Spyware Op

2021-07-18
TheQuint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which can violate human rights such as privacy. The targeting of journalists with such spyware is a direct harm to their rights and safety. The article reports on the use of Pegasus spyware against journalists, which is a realized harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident. The government's denial does not negate the fact that the spyware was used and caused harm. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct violation of rights through AI-enabled surveillance.
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Dear Government, Here Are 5 Reasons to Not Trust You After Pegasus

2021-07-20
TheQuint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, and its deployment against numerous individuals without accountability constitutes a violation of human rights and legal protections. The article reports actual harm through illegal spying, which is a breach of obligations intended to protect fundamental rights. Hence, this is an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm.
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'Aap Chronology Samajhiye': Amit Shah on Pegasus Row, Oppn Disruption

2021-07-19
TheQuint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance. Its use to monitor phone numbers of various individuals without consent constitutes a breach of privacy and human rights. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance, fitting the definition of an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and breach of legal protections.
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'Target List in India Is Not Ours:' Pegasus Maker Denies Having Access to Data

2021-07-21
TheQuint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, which can cause harm through violations of privacy and human rights. The article discusses allegations of misuse but centers on the company's denial and commitment to investigate if credible proof arises. Since no new confirmed incident of harm is detailed and the focus is on the company's response to prior reports, this qualifies as Complementary Information rather than a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Pegasus Zero-Click Attack: How Does It Infect Phones? Which Device is Safe?

2021-07-20
TheQuint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware uses advanced AI techniques to exploit vulnerabilities and infect devices without user interaction (zero-click), enabling unauthorized surveillance. The infection of journalists' phones by this spyware directly leads to violations of human rights, specifically privacy rights and freedom of the press. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm to individuals' rights qualifies this event as an AI Incident under the framework.
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'No Substance Behind Sensationalism': IT Minister on Pegasus Report

2021-07-19
TheQuint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is known to use AI techniques for surveillance, thus involving an AI system. The reported snooping on journalists and officials implies a violation of rights, which would be an AI Incident if confirmed. However, the article focuses on the denial and political response rather than confirming the incident or harm. There is no new evidence of harm or direct AI system malfunction or misuse established here. Hence, this is an update and contextual information about an ongoing issue, fitting the definition of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or Hazard.
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Pegasus Spyware Used Against Friends & Kin of Bhima Koregaon Accused: Report

2021-07-19
TheQuint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance by exploiting vulnerabilities in phones. Its use to hack and monitor individuals without consent constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which falls under harm category (c). The article reports actual use and harm, not just potential risk, thus qualifying as an AI Incident.
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Editorial: Orwellian world

2021-07-19
Telangana Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for hacking and surveillance, which has been directly linked to violations of privacy and human rights through unauthorized data extraction and monitoring. The article details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system by government agencies against citizens, including opposition leaders and journalists, thus meeting the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and breaches of legal obligations. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the realized harm from its misuse justify this classification.
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Politicians, journalists, activists ensnared in Israeli spyware scandal

2021-07-19
Gulf-Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to perform sophisticated surveillance by exploiting mobile devices. Its use by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and politicians has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (specifically, violations of human rights and breach of obligations intended to protect fundamental rights). The article details realized harm through invasive surveillance and data harvesting, not just potential harm, and thus this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus Project: Israeli firm NSO threatens to sue The Wire over 'outrageous allegations' on surveillance

2021-07-19
OpIndia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article centers on NSO's denial and legal threat in response to allegations of misuse of its AI-enabled spyware Pegasus. While the spyware is an AI system capable of surveillance, the article does not confirm that any harm has occurred or that the AI system's use has directly or indirectly caused harm. The focus is on the dispute and the company's rebuttal, which is a governance and societal response to concerns about AI misuse. Hence, it qualifies as Complementary Information rather than an Incident or Hazard.
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NSO Group denies list of 'potential targets' of Pegasus belongs to them

2021-07-20
OpIndia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
While Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, the article does not confirm any actual misuse or harm caused by the AI system. The main content revolves around NSO Group's denial of the list's authenticity and their legal response to media reports. There is no indication that the AI system's development, use, or malfunction has directly or indirectly led to harm, nor is there a credible risk of future harm explicitly stated. Therefore, this event does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. Instead, it provides contextual information about ongoing disputes and responses related to an AI system, fitting the definition of Complementary Information.
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Explainer: What is Pegasus? How does it work and how to protect your phones

2021-07-20
The Siasat Daily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a spyware AI system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract sensitive information without user knowledge or consent. Its deployment has resulted in direct harm to targeted individuals, including government officials and journalists, constituting violations of human rights and privacy. The article documents realized harm from the use of this AI system, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's sophisticated attack methods and data extraction capabilities is explicit and central to the harm caused.
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Pegasus row: Shashi Tharoor-led parliamentary committee to question MEITY, MHA

2021-07-21
The Siasat Daily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is known to use sophisticated AI techniques for surveillance, including data extraction and analysis. The alleged illegal surveillance of journalists and politicians constitutes a violation of privacy rights, a breach of fundamental rights protected under applicable law. The parliamentary committee's inquiry is a governance response to an AI Incident involving harm to individuals' rights. Since the surveillance has reportedly occurred, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm (violation of rights) caused by the AI system's use.
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'No factual basis': Israeli firm denies mass surveillance allegations

2021-07-19
The Siasat Daily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
While Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of surveillance, the article focuses on allegations and denials without confirming any realized harm or breach. There is mention of a potential data leak and targeting, but these remain allegations disputed by the company and government. No direct or indirect harm from AI system use is established in the article. Therefore, this event does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident or AI Hazard. Instead, it provides complementary information about ongoing claims, denials, and responses related to a previously known AI system and its alleged misuse, fitting the category of Complementary Information.
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IT minister calls Pegasus project 'baseless', later finds place in list of spied people

2021-07-19
The Siasat Daily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-powered surveillance system capable of infiltrating mobile devices to extract data and monitor communications. The article reports that this spyware was used to target at least 300 verified Indian phone numbers, including prominent figures, constituting a violation of privacy and human rights. The direct use of this AI system for illegal surveillance and espionage meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. The minister's denial and subsequent revelation of being a target do not negate the realized harm caused by the spyware's deployment.
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Union IT Minister calls Pegasus report â€~attempt to malign Indian democracy’

2021-07-19
The News Minute
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system capable of hacking phones and conducting surveillance, which can lead to violations of privacy and human rights. The article discusses allegations of its use against Indian citizens but also includes government denials and lack of conclusive evidence of actual hacking or harm. Therefore, while the AI system's involvement is clear and the potential for harm is credible, the harm has not been confirmed or demonstrated. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the spyware's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident involving violations of rights, but no confirmed incident is reported here.
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What is Pegasus, how to protect against it and other FAQs answered

2021-07-20
The News Minute
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to exploit vulnerabilities and conduct surveillance, directly leading to violations of human rights and privacy of thousands of individuals globally. The article describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance of journalists, politicians, and activists, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to direct harm to rights and privacy. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm justifies classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Rahul Gandhi, Ashwini Vaishnaw, MoS Prahlad Patel: Indian politicians on Pegasus list

2021-07-19
The News Minute
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques, including zero-click exploits, to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information. The event describes the use and potential misuse of this AI system to conduct unauthorized surveillance on politicians and other individuals, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized or at least strongly implied, as the spyware's capabilities enable significant breaches of privacy and democratic principles. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use in illegal surveillance.
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Ramaphosa's phone number found on leaked spyware database

2021-07-21
BusinessTech
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for remote surveillance, which has been misused to spy on journalists, politicians, activists, and world leaders without their consent. The presence of these leaders' phone numbers in the leaked database and forensic evidence of targeting indicates actual surveillance and harm. This constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk or a complementary update but a report of realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Probe finds journalists, activists among NSO Group's spyware targets

2021-07-19
Pulse24.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for covert surveillance and data extraction. Its use has directly resulted in harm to individuals' rights and freedoms, including journalists and activists, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights. The spyware's deployment and confirmed infections demonstrate realized harm rather than potential risk, distinguishing this from an AI Hazard. The detailed evidence of targeted hacking and surveillance confirms the AI system's pivotal role in causing these harms.
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Report claims NSO's Pegasus spies on journalists, rights activists

2021-07-19
Globes
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of hacking smartphones and extracting information covertly. The report details actual instances where this AI system was used to spy on vulnerable groups, including journalists and activists, leading to violations of fundamental human rights. The harms are realized and documented, not hypothetical, and the AI system's use is central to these harms. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct involvement of an AI system causing human rights violations.
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India using Israeli spyware to spy on journalists, rights activists, politicians

2021-07-19
Daily Pakistan Global
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed to infiltrate smartphones and extract data, representing AI-enabled surveillance technology. Its deployment by governments to hack and monitor individuals' phones has directly caused violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and suppression of free expression. The article details actual use and harm, not just potential risks, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system in causing harm is direct and significant, as the spyware's capabilities enable the spying activities leading to these harms.
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India Opposition Says Modi Used Spyware on Rival Rahul Gandhi - BNN Bloomberg

2021-07-19
BNN
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, capable of infiltrating devices and monitoring communications. The article details allegations that this spyware was used by the government to surveil political rivals, journalists, and others without consent, which constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized, not just potential, as phones were reportedly compromised. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to violations of rights and privacy, a form of harm under the framework. The event is not merely a hazard or complementary information, as the harm has occurred and is central to the report.
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World: Israeli Firm's Spyware Found on Phones Worldwide, Post Says

2021-07-19
Daily Maverick
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices covertly. Its use against journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights, specifically privacy and freedom of the press. The article details actual surveillance incidents, not just potential misuse, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm to individuals' rights justify classification as an AI Incident.
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List of targets of Israeli infamous hacker-for-hire firm expands

2021-07-20
Daily Sabah
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance that has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to individuals and communities, including journalists and activists. The report documents infections and targeting, confirming realized harm. The spyware's AI-enabled capabilities (e.g., zero-click exploits) demonstrate AI system involvement. The harms are significant and clearly articulated, including privacy violations and threats to life, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.
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'Eloquently nasty' spyware from Israeli firm was reportedly used against dozens of journalists, politicians, activists

2021-07-19
The Week
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction, which fits the definition of an AI system. Its use against journalists, activists, and others has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and potential suppression of free speech, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's undetectable nature and ability to hijack device functions demonstrate malfunction or misuse leading to harm. The event is not merely a potential risk but documents realized harm, thus classifying it as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus 'snooping' issue: Congress to hold press conferences in every state tomorrow, to stage protest march to Raj Bhavans on July 22

2021-07-20
Free Press Journal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled hacking tool that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate devices and extract data. The confirmed infection of journalists' phones and the political controversy around unauthorized surveillance demonstrate direct harm to individuals' privacy and rights. The involvement of an AI system in causing these harms aligns with the definition of an AI Incident, as the spyware's use has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections. The political protests and demands for investigation further underscore the seriousness of the harm caused.
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Pegasus spyware row: Journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta to join RSF in taking legal action against those responsible for mass surveillance

2021-07-20
Free Press Journal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for mass surveillance, and its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches of journalists, which is a clear harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details realized harm from the AI system's use, including unauthorized hacking and surveillance, and the legal and societal responses to these harms. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in mass surveillance against journalists.
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FPJ Edit: The revelations of the so-called 'The Pegasus Project' mark the rise of the surveillance state

2021-07-20
Free Press Journal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for invasive surveillance, and its deployment has directly resulted in violations of human rights and privacy of numerous individuals, including journalists and activists. The article details actual harm caused by the AI system's use, such as unauthorized access to private communications and data, which constitutes a breach of fundamental rights. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm meet the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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'Uncorroborated theories': Amid furore over Pegasus 'phone hacking', here's what Israel's NSO Group has to say

2021-07-19
Free Press Journal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's malware likely involves AI or advanced algorithmic components given its military-grade and cybersecurity nature. However, the article centers on unverified allegations and the company's denial, with no confirmed direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system. There is no evidence of realized harm or a credible imminent risk detailed in the article. Thus, it does not meet the criteria for AI Incident or AI Hazard. Instead, it serves as complementary information about the controversy and responses surrounding the AI-related system.
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Pegasus Project row: Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor, Ashwini Vaishnaw in list of potential snoop targets, says report

2021-07-19
Free Press Journal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, and its targeting of political figures and associates implies potential violations of human rights and privacy. The report states these numbers were potential targets, but no forensic confirmation of actual hacking or harm is available. Therefore, the event describes a credible risk of harm due to the AI system's use, fitting the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. There is no indication of mitigation or governance response as the main focus, so it is not Complementary Information. The event is clearly related to AI-enabled surveillance, so it is not Unrelated.
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What is Pegasus Spyware? Here's all you need to know about the Israeli spyware

2021-07-18
Free Press Journal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and extract data from target devices covertly. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy through unauthorized surveillance and data theft. The article details actual instances of harm caused by the spyware, including spying on individuals in multiple countries. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm from the use of an AI system in malicious surveillance activities.
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Journalists, Activists Ensnared In Israeli Spyware Scandal

2021-07-19
International Business Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance functions, including activating cameras and microphones and extracting data covertly. Its use by governments to spy on dissidents, journalists, and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article documents actual surveillance and hacking incidents, including targeting of murdered journalists and activists, indicating direct harm caused by the AI system's use. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and serious human rights violations caused by the AI-enabled spyware.
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50,000 Phone Numbers Worldwide On List Linked To Israeli Spyware: Reports

2021-07-18
International Business Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance and intrusion into personal devices. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and potential threats to life and safety. The article documents actual incidents of hacking and surveillance, not just potential risks, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms include violations of fundamental rights and harm to individuals and communities, which are explicitly linked to the use of this AI system. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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'No One Is Safe': Phone Numbers of 14 World Leaders on Pegasus List

2021-07-20
Common Dreams
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which is explicitly mentioned in the article. The spyware's use has led to direct harm in the form of violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and suppression of free speech, as evidenced by the targeting of journalists, activists, and political figures. The involvement of the AI system in these harms meets the criteria for an AI Incident, as the spyware's deployment has directly led to significant harm to individuals and communities. The article does not merely warn of potential harm but documents ongoing and past misuse causing real harm, thus classifying it as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Data Leak Exposes Global Surveillance Plot Targeting Journalists and Dissidents

2021-07-19
Common Dreams
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system as it involves sophisticated data processing and autonomous hacking capabilities to infiltrate devices and extract information covertly. The event details direct harm caused by the use of this AI system, including violations of privacy, suppression of dissent, and threats to life, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's deployment by repressive governments to silence journalists and activists constitutes a breach of fundamental human rights. The investigative report provides evidence of actual harm, not just potential risk, and the AI system's role is pivotal in enabling these abuses. Hence, the classification as an AI Incident is justified.
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Pegasus: Investigation bares list of people targetted by spyware

2021-07-18
The Telegraph
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for intrusive surveillance, which has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights of targeted individuals, including journalists and public officials. The article details actual infections and surveillance, indicating realized harm rather than potential harm. The AI system's use in this context breaches fundamental rights and causes significant harm to individuals and communities. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework definitions.
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Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor, 2 new ministers among Pegasus targets

2021-07-19
The Telegraph
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for sophisticated surveillance, including hacking phones to extract private data and monitor individuals without consent. The article details confirmed infections and targeted individuals, indicating direct harm through violations of privacy and human rights. The spyware's use against journalists and political figures constitutes a breach of fundamental rights and legal protections. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use in unauthorized surveillance and privacy violations.
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Pegasus: Abhishek and Prashant's numbers on list cast shadow on Bengal poll tactics

2021-07-19
The Telegraph
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-driven system capable of sophisticated intrusion and surveillance. The article details how it was used to hack Kishor's phone during the Bengal Assembly elections, monitoring calls, emails, and messages. This unauthorized surveillance is a breach of fundamental rights and electoral integrity, thus constituting harm caused by the use of an AI system. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm from the AI system's use.
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Pegasus spyware affected many Indians: What is it, how to protect your phone from it

2021-07-19
BGR India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance that has directly caused harm by violating privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's zero-click attack capability involves AI techniques to exploit vulnerabilities and gain control over devices without user action. The article describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance of prominent individuals, which constitutes a violation of fundamental rights. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid repeated disruptions over Pegasus row | Politics

2021-07-20
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, and its alleged use for spying on political figures is central to the controversy. However, the article does not describe a concrete AI Incident where harm has directly or indirectly occurred due to the AI system's use. Instead, it reports on political disruptions and demands for investigation, which aligns with Complementary Information as it provides context and societal/governance responses to concerns about AI misuse. Therefore, the event is best classified as Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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CPI MP gives suspension of business notice in RS on Pegasus spyware issue | Politics

2021-07-19
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed for hacking and surveillance, which has been used to infect phones of journalists and activists, leading to violations of privacy and potentially human rights. The article confirms forensic evidence of successful infections, indicating actual harm. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms meets the criteria for an AI Incident, as the spyware's use directly led to violations of rights and harm to individuals. The political response and denials do not negate the realized harm documented by forensic analysis.
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India News | Monsoon Session: Rahul Gandhi to Raise Pegasus Spyware Issue in Parliament | LatestLY

2021-07-19
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated hacking and surveillance. Its use to hack phones of journalists and activists directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article reports confirmed infections and surveillance, indicating realized harm rather than potential harm. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm through unauthorized surveillance and privacy breaches.
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India News | CPI MP Gives Suspension of Business Notice in RS on Pegasus Spyware Issue | LatestLY

2021-07-19
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed for hacking and surveillance. The article reports confirmed infections of journalists' phones, indicating realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and privacy violations, which constitute violations of human rights. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms is direct and explicit. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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What Is Pegasus Software? All You Need To Know About the Israeli Spyware That Can Be Used for Tapping Phone Calls and Snooping WhatsApp Chats | 📲 LatestLY

2021-07-18
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system because it uses advanced algorithmic methods to infiltrate and extract data from smartphones. Its use has directly led to harm by violating privacy rights and potentially other human rights through unauthorized surveillance and data extraction. The article details actual use cases and impacts, not just potential risks, thus meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The spyware's role is pivotal in causing these harms, fulfilling the definition of an AI Incident.
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India News | Pegasus Issue: TMC Says Will Continue to Disrupt Parl Till Govt Comes Clean on Snooping Charges | LatestLY

2021-07-20
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which constitutes an AI system under the definitions. The article describes alleged use of this spyware by the government to hack phones of various individuals, which is a violation of privacy and human rights. This is a direct harm caused by the use of the AI system. The political uproar and disruption in Parliament are responses to this harm. Hence, the event is an AI Incident as it involves realized harm linked to the use of an AI system.
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India News | ULFA Leader Chetia Says Not Surprised at Possible Pegasus Surveillance, Assam Opposition Demands Judicial Probe | LatestLY

2021-07-21
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use to target phone numbers of individuals, including opposition leaders and activists, directly leads to violations of human rights, specifically privacy rights. The article describes realized harm through invasive surveillance, not just potential harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm through unauthorized surveillance and privacy breaches.
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Pegasus row: Privacy, freedom of expression at stake in country, says Telangana Congress

2021-07-20
Asian News International (ANI)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, and its deployment against journalists and political figures has resulted in violations of privacy and freedom of expression, which are human rights. The article reports actual surveillance and harm occurring, not just potential risks. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm to human rights and freedoms.
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Siddaramaiah claims BJP-led Govt behind snoopgate as Pegasus sold to only governments

2021-07-19
Asian News International (ANI)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for surveillance. The article reports that opposition leaders and journalists have been spied upon using this spyware, which is a violation of their rights and a breach of democratic principles. This constitutes harm to human rights and fundamental freedoms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system (Pegasus) in causing this harm is direct and explicit.
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Opposition's focus of discussion in Parliament shifts from COVID, farm laws, fuel prices to Pegasus

2021-07-20
Asian News International (ANI)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, and its deployment against journalists and political figures constitutes a breach of privacy and human rights. The article reports actual surveillance having taken place, not just potential misuse, indicating realized harm. The involvement of an AI system in causing violations of rights aligns with the definition of an AI Incident. The political and legal responses further confirm the significance of the harm caused.
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Rwanda: The Pegasus Project - Massive Data Leak Reveals Israeli NGO Group's Spyware Used to Target Activists, Journalists, and Political Leaders Globally

2021-07-19
allAfrica
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of surreptitious access to phones, enabling comprehensive surveillance. The event details how its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including targeting of journalists and activists, suppression of dissent, and threats to life, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms are realized and documented, not merely potential. The spyware's role is pivotal in these harms, and the investigation provides evidence of systemic abuse and failure to prevent misuse. Thus, the event is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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#PegasusProject - African Leaders on Potential Spyware List

2021-07-21
allAfrica
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract information, which is evident from forensic analyses identifying its presence. The spyware's use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches of prominent political figures, which is a clear harm under the framework. The event describes actual harm caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm, and thus meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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South Africa: Pegasus Project - Macron Among World Leaders Selected As Potential Targets of NSO Spyware

2021-07-21
allAfrica
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for cyber-surveillance, capable of infiltrating mobile devices to extract information covertly. The event describes the spyware's use to target numerous individuals, including high-profile political figures and activists, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. This constitutes direct harm under the framework's definition of AI Incident (violation of human rights). The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the documented targeting and surveillance activities justify classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The article also highlights calls for regulation and human rights-compliant frameworks, underscoring the severity of the harm caused.
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Journalists, activists ensnared in Israeli spyware scandal

2021-07-19
Digital Journal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for invasive surveillance, capable of covertly accessing personal data and communications. Its use by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and politicians constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The article documents actual harm caused by the spyware, including surveillance of individuals linked to murders and repression of dissent, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is direct and significant, as the spyware's capabilities enable the violations described.
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Read: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's Full Statement On Alleged Pegasus Snooping

2021-07-19
Swarajyamag
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction, which can lead to violations of privacy and human rights. The report alleges its use against various individuals, implying potential harm. However, the minister's statement and the report clarify that the presence of phone numbers does not confirm infection or successful hacking, and the company denies the claims. No confirmed incident of unauthorized surveillance or harm is established in the statement. Therefore, while the event involves a credible risk of AI-enabled harm (privacy violations), the lack of confirmed realized harm means it is an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The event is not merely complementary information or unrelated, as it concerns a significant potential AI-related harm scenario.
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EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens | WTOP

2021-07-19
WTOP
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The report details direct harm caused by its use, including unauthorized surveillance of journalists and activists, which constitutes violations of human rights and press freedom. The spyware's capabilities to infect devices without user interaction and to extract sensitive data demonstrate the AI system's pivotal role in causing these harms. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized violations and harms linked to the AI system's deployment.
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Amnesty International and French media protection org claim massive misuse of NSO spyware

2021-07-19
TheRegister.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for cyber intelligence and surveillance. The event details how its use has directly led to harm by violating privacy and human rights of targeted individuals, including journalists and activists. The misuse of this AI system for unauthorized surveillance and repression fits the definition of an AI Incident, as it has directly caused violations of fundamental rights and harm to communities. The involvement of Amnesty International and Forbidden Stories in uncovering this misuse further confirms the realized harm rather than a potential risk.
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India IT minister denies illegal use of NSO Pegasus spyware

2021-07-20
TheRegister.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, capable of targeting individuals covertly. The article discusses allegations of misuse targeting journalists and politicians, which could lead to violations of human rights and privacy. Although the Indian IT Minister denies illegal use, the use itself is not denied, and the allegations suggest plausible future or ongoing harm. There is no confirmed direct harm or legal ruling reported yet, so it does not meet the threshold for an AI Incident. The event thus represents a credible risk of harm from AI-enabled surveillance, fitting the definition of an AI Hazard.
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CPIM want centre to reveal contract details with NSO Group

2021-07-21
The Statesman
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled surveillance tool capable of hacking phones and extracting data covertly. The article alleges that the central government has signed a contract to use this spyware against citizens, leading to unauthorized surveillance and privacy violations. This constitutes a violation of human rights and legal obligations protecting privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential, as the spyware has targeted numerous individuals, including political opponents and journalists.
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Amazon shuts down Pegasus-owner NSO Group's infrastructure - The Statesman

2021-07-20
The Statesman
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction from mobile devices. Its use by governments to target individuals such as journalists and activists has directly resulted in violations of human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The shutdown of NSO Group's infrastructure by AWS is a response to these harms but does not negate the occurrence of the incident. The event clearly involves the use of an AI system leading to significant harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident.
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Pegasus top targets: Vasundhara Raje, Abhishek and Prashant Kishore - The Statesman

2021-07-19
The Statesman
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system developed by NSO Group that uses sophisticated AI techniques to infiltrate mobile devices. The article details how Pegasus was used to hack or attempt to hack phones of various political figures, leading to unauthorized surveillance and breaches of privacy, which are violations of human rights. The forensic evidence confirms the spyware's deployment, indicating realized harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of fundamental rights. The event is not merely a potential risk or complementary information but a concrete case of harm caused by AI-enabled surveillance.
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Pegasus spyware used to 'snoop' on Indian journalists, activists - Latest News | Daily Mirror

2021-07-19
Daily Mirror
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance that has directly led to harm by compromising the privacy and rights of journalists, activists, and political figures. The article reports confirmed cases of successful snooping, indicating realized harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches.
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Pegasus: Amnesty says never claimed leaked numbers were actually hacked | NewsBytes

2021-07-22
NewsBytes
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, which can lead to violations of human rights (privacy and freedom from unlawful surveillance). The leaked list and allegations suggest potential misuse of the AI system, but the article emphasizes that Amnesty International did not claim all listed numbers were actually spied on, and the Indian government denies involvement. Since no confirmed direct or indirect harm from the AI system's use is established in the article, and the focus is on the controversy and clarifications rather than a confirmed incident, this event is best classified as Complementary Information. It provides context and updates on a previously reported AI-related issue without confirming a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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'Attempt to malign our democracy': IT Minister on Pegasus controversy | NewsBytes

2021-07-20
NewsBytes
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance. The article discusses allegations of its use to spy on individuals, which would be a violation of privacy rights (a human rights violation). However, the article focuses on the controversy, denials, and political responses without confirming that illegal surveillance has occurred or that harm has been realized. Thus, the event represents a plausible risk of harm from the AI system's use but does not document a confirmed AI Incident. It is best classified as an AI Hazard, reflecting the credible potential for harm due to the spyware's capabilities and alleged use, but without confirmed direct harm in this report.
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Probe: Journalists, Activists Among Firm's Spyware Targets

2021-07-19
NBC Chicago
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and infiltration of smartphones. Its use has directly caused harm by violating the privacy and rights of targeted individuals, including journalists and human rights activists, which is a breach of fundamental human rights. The spyware's deployment and successful infections demonstrate direct involvement of AI in causing harm. The event details multiple instances of realized harm, including confirmed infections and surveillance, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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French president among 14 leaders named in spyware leak

2021-07-21
The Courier Mail
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, involving sophisticated AI techniques for data extraction and targeting. The reported hacking of phones of government officials and activists represents a direct violation of human rights and privacy. Although the spyware firm denies targeting the French president, the leak indicates the system's use against multiple high-profile individuals, constituting realized harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm through unauthorized surveillance and privacy violations.
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Amnesty categorically stands by Pegasus Project data set

2021-07-22
Amnesty International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance that has been linked to violations of human rights through unlawful targeting of journalists, activists, and others. Amnesty International's statement defends the findings of this AI-related incident, which involves direct harm to individuals' rights. However, the article itself is a response to misinformation and does not report new harm or new AI system malfunction or use leading to harm. It is primarily a societal/governance response to an existing AI Incident, providing complementary information about the ongoing situation and clarifying misinformation.
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Hungary: The government must provide a meaningful response to the Pegasus scandal

2021-07-20
Amnesty International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices covertly. Its use in Hungary has resulted in direct harm to individuals' privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the framework. The spyware's deployment and the government's failure to provide adequate oversight or legal safeguards have caused realized harm, not just potential risk. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of fundamental rights.
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Princess Latifa and Princess Haya listed as potential targets by clients of spyware company NSO Group

2021-07-21
Amnesty International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, including hacking and tracking individuals via their phones. The event describes the use and potential misuse of this AI system to conduct unlawful surveillance on human rights defenders and high-profile individuals, which constitutes a violation of human rights. The spyware's involvement has directly or indirectly led to harm, such as stripping Princess Latifa of her freedom and targeting Princess Haya for her advocacy. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has caused or facilitated significant harm to persons and their rights. The inability to confirm forensic installation does not negate the documented targeting and the broader pattern of misuse documented by the Pegasus Project investigation.
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Rwandan authorities chose thousands of activists, journalists and politicians to target with NSO spyware

2021-07-19
Amnesty International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and data extraction from targeted phones. The article details how its use by Rwandan authorities has directly led to human rights violations, including unlawful surveillance of activists and journalists, which constitutes harm under the framework. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of fundamental rights.
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Forensic Methodology Report: Pegasus Forensic Traces per Target

2021-07-18
Amnesty International
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The text references Pegasus spyware, which involves advanced software potentially using AI techniques, but the document is a methodological appendix and does not describe a new event causing harm or a new plausible harm. It provides complementary information to prior investigations and findings about Pegasus attacks, thus enhancing understanding without reporting a new incident or hazard.
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Phone list is linked to spyware from Israel

2021-07-19
sina1.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance functions. Its use has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, as evidenced by successful hacks of targeted individuals' phones, including those of activists and journalists. The harm is realized and significant, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk or a complementary update but a concrete case of AI-enabled harm.
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EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

2021-07-19
WKMG
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking. The report documents actual infections and targeting of vulnerable groups, including journalists and activists, which directly violates human rights and privacy. The spyware's capabilities, such as zero-click infection, imply AI-driven exploitation and autonomous decision-making in the hacking process. The harms described include violations of fundamental rights and threats to personal safety, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk but involves realized harm, thus it is classified as an AI Incident.
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The Corporate Surveillance Industry Has Become a Global Monster

2021-07-21
The New Republic
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The surveillance tools mentioned are AI systems or incorporate AI capabilities enabling zero-click hacking and covert monitoring, which have been used to spy on and harass innocent people globally. This constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fitting the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm. The article reports on realized harm rather than potential harm, so it is not an AI Hazard or Complementary Information.
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Pegasus Project: Ramaphosa targeted in massive data leak

2021-07-21
The Citizen
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, involving sophisticated data processing and intrusion capabilities. Its use has directly caused harm by violating human rights and suppressing freedom of expression, as evidenced by the targeting of journalists and activists. The data leak revealing targets, including world leaders, confirms the real-world impact and harm caused. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system in causing significant harm to individuals and communities.
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EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

2021-07-19
Seattle Pi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus malware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance, capable of hacking smartphones without user interaction. The article documents direct harm caused by this AI system, including privacy violations, targeting of journalists and activists, and indirect links to serious outcomes like assassination. The malware's use by clients to conduct unauthorized surveillance clearly breaches human rights and legal protections. The presence of the AI system and its role in causing harm is explicit and well-documented, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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PM Imran's number among those targeted for surveillance by...

2021-07-20
Pakistan Defence
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI-enabled system used for hacking and surveillance, which has been employed to target numerous individuals globally, including high-profile figures such as Prime Minister Imran Khan. The event reports actual surveillance and hacking activities, which are violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The direct use of the AI system in these harmful activities, as well as the widespread and ongoing nature of the surveillance, confirms this classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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50,000 Phones Worldwide on Target List in Zionist Spyware Scandal

2021-07-19
kayhan.ir
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and data extraction. Its use by authoritarian regimes to hack into phones and spy on individuals constitutes a direct violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and breaches of rights, not just potential harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing significant harm to individuals' rights and privacy.
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India using Israeli software to spy on PM Imran: report | SAMAA

2021-07-19
Samaa TV - Home
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (Pegasus spyware) whose development and deployment have directly led to violations of human rights, specifically privacy rights, through unauthorized surveillance of political figures, journalists, and others. The spyware's capabilities to covertly access devices and data constitute a breach of fundamental rights and legal protections. The harms are realized and ongoing, as evidenced by the successful hacks and the widespread targeting revealed in the report. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm to individuals' rights and privacy.
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Parliamentary Panel To Question Government On Pegasus Controversy Next Week

2021-07-22
Inc42 Media
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of hacking into encrypted communications and extracting sensitive data, which directly violates privacy rights and potentially other human rights. The article details actual surveillance activities targeting journalists and public figures, indicating realized harm rather than potential harm. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting privacy violations meet the criteria for an AI Incident. The parliamentary inquiry and political responses provide context but do not change the classification of the event as an incident involving AI harm.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware -- reports

2021-07-18
Jamaica Observer
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and surveil smartphones covertly. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, as evidenced by the targeting of journalists, activists, and politicians globally. The spyware's use has caused significant harm to individuals and communities by enabling unauthorized surveillance and potentially facilitating further harm, such as the murder of a journalist whose phone was targeted. The event clearly meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to breaches of fundamental rights and harms to individuals and communities.
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Pegasus And 'The End Of Privacy' | The American Conservative

2021-07-20
The American Conservative
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system as it uses sophisticated zero-day exploits and automated hacking techniques to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data, including encrypted communications. The article documents actual harm caused by its use—surveillance of journalists, activists, and dissidents—constituting violations of human rights and privacy. The spyware's deployment by governments and its role in these harms meet the criteria for an AI Incident, as the AI system's use directly led to breaches of fundamental rights and harms to individuals and communities. The article also discusses the broader societal and political implications, but the core event is the realized harm from the AI system's use.
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Modi accused of 'treason' as Pegasus spyware row rocks India

2021-07-21
TRT World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The article details how it was used to target hundreds of verified Indian phone numbers, including opposition leaders, journalists, and activists, leading to violations of privacy and fundamental rights. This constitutes a direct harm to human rights and privacy, which falls under the definition of an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk but a realized harm, as the spyware was found on devices and surveillance attempts were confirmed. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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French President's phone number amongst list of NSO's Pegasus targets

2021-07-21
Middle East Monitor
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that can covertly access and monitor smartphones, representing an AI system. The article reveals that Macron's phone number was on a target list, indicating intent or potential use of the AI system against him and others. However, there is no confirmation of actual infection or realized harm, only the plausible risk of surveillance and privacy violations. Therefore, this event is best classified as an AI Hazard, reflecting the credible potential for harm due to the AI system's use or misuse, rather than an AI Incident where harm has already occurred.
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Israel's Pegasus spyware global weapon to silence critics

2021-07-21
Middle East Monitor
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system enabling sophisticated remote surveillance and data extraction from smartphones. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and threats to life, as evidenced by the targeting of journalists and activists, some of whom were later killed. The spyware's role is pivotal in these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event involves the use and misuse of the AI system, resulting in realized harm rather than potential harm, thus it is not merely a hazard or complementary information.
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German journalist groups demand action against Israeli spy software

2021-07-20
Middle East Monitor
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and data extraction. Its use against journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article reports on realized harms (surveillance, privacy breaches, repression) caused by the AI system's use, not just potential risks. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm to individuals' rights and freedoms.
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50,000 phones on target list in global hacking scandal involving Israel's NSO Group

2021-07-19
Middle East Monitor
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and suppression of dissent, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details actual harm caused by the spyware's deployment, not just potential harm, and highlights systemic abuse rather than isolated incidents. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Pegasus project: spyware leak suggests lawyers and activists at risk across globe

2021-07-19
Irish Examiner
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated data access and covert surveillance. Its use by governments to target activists, lawyers, and journalists has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of confidentiality, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article documents realized harms such as privacy violations, psychological trauma, and suppression of dissent, with forensic evidence confirming infections in some cases. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and central to the event described.
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Phone numbers of over 40 Indian journalists on leaked list of potential surveillance targets

2021-07-18
Social News XYZ
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The article confirms the presence of Pegasus on some journalists' devices, indicating actual infections and unauthorized surveillance. This constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the realized harm to individuals' rights justify classifying this event as an AI Incident.
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Modi govt needs to come clean on the Pegasus spyware issue

2021-07-20
National Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is known to use AI-based methods for hacking and surveillance, which qualifies it as an AI system. The spyware's use to infect phones and spy on individuals without consent is a direct violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article describes realized harm from the spyware's use, not just potential harm, so it is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Private Israeli spyware used to hack cellphones of journalists, activists worldwide

2021-07-19
Veterans Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and monitor smartphones without user interaction, indicating AI system involvement. Its use has directly led to harm by violating human rights and privacy of targeted individuals, including journalists and activists, which is a breach of fundamental rights. The investigation confirms successful hacks and surveillance, demonstrating realized harm rather than potential harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly caused significant harm to individuals and communities.
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5000 Mossadnik's Now 'Emirate Princes?' UAE and Israel Partners in War on the Press

2021-07-19
Veterans Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes the use of Pegasus spyware, which is an AI system capable of advanced surveillance and hacking. The spyware's deployment by state actors to monitor journalists and activists constitutes the use of an AI system leading to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy. The harm is direct and significant, including enabling conditions that led to the murder of a journalist. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly and indirectly caused harm to persons and communities, specifically through violations of fundamental rights and threats to life and safety.
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Spyware Tied to Khashoggi Disappearance Found to Have Hacked Phones of Journalists and Activists " American Greatness

2021-07-19
American Greatness
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed to infiltrate mobile devices stealthily, granting access to sensitive information and control over device functions. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and potential suppression of freedom of expression, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized hacking of numerous individuals' phones, including journalists and activists, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system is explicit, and the harms are direct and significant.
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Israeli software Used to Hack Phones of 40 Indian Journalists | Al Bawaba

2021-07-19
Al Bawaba
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking. The article reports that phones of Indian journalists were successfully or attemptedly hacked using this spyware, which directly violates their privacy and human rights. This constitutes harm under the definition of AI Incident, specifically violations of human rights and breach of obligations intended to protect fundamental rights. The spyware's use by an unidentified agency to surveil journalists is a direct cause of this harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Grave attack on right to privacy: Priyanka Gandhi on phone tapping

2021-07-19
National Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article references the Pegasus spyware, which is an AI-enabled surveillance tool capable of phone tapping and data extraction, implicating an AI system's use. The alleged phone tapping constitutes a violation of privacy rights, which falls under violations of human rights. However, the article focuses on political statements and allegations rather than confirmed incidents or detailed evidence of harm caused by the AI system. Therefore, this event is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context and societal/governance response to concerns about AI-enabled surveillance but does not document a confirmed AI Incident or a plausible future hazard explicitly.
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How much of the data mined using Pegasus spyware help the BJP to win the 2019 elections?

2021-07-19
National Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its deployment to hack phones of journalists, opposition leaders, and others during a critical political event directly implicates violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's use by government actors to surveil political opponents and others constitutes a breach of fundamental rights and legal protections. The event describes realized harm, not just potential harm, thus it is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Phones of two serving Union ministers, one sitting SC judge among suspected targets of Pegasus

2021-07-18
National Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for unauthorized surveillance through hacking, which is illegal and violates privacy rights. The targeting of phones of prominent individuals indicates direct harm in terms of rights violations. The event describes realized harm through illegal surveillance, not just potential harm. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of fundamental rights.
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NSO Group Responds to Latest False Forbidden Stories Allegations

2021-07-20
Adnkronos
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article focuses on NSO Group's denial of false allegations and does not describe any direct or indirect harm caused by an AI system, nor does it indicate a plausible future harm. The statement is a clarification and defense against prior claims, making it complementary information rather than a new AI Incident or Hazard. There is no new AI-related harm or risk introduced here, and the AI system's involvement is only mentioned in context of prior allegations, not as a cause of harm in this event.
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NSO accused of providing technology linked to murders

2021-07-19
BusinessLIVE
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system that covertly infiltrates mobile devices to collect communications and data, enabling governments to surveil and target individuals. The documented use of this AI system has directly led to significant harms including violations of human rights, physical violence, and murder, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article provides detailed evidence of realized harm caused by the AI system's use, not merely potential or hypothetical risks. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct and indirect harms caused by the AI system's deployment.
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Rahul Gandhi among potential targets of Pegasus: Report

2021-07-19
http://www.uniindia.com/fadnavis-orders-probe-into-mumbai-pub-fire/states/news/1090400.html
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices. The event involves the use of this AI system to target individuals for surveillance, which directly violates human rights, particularly privacy rights. The report confirms that phones were selected as targets and that surveillance was conducted, indicating realized harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of fundamental rights.
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The Pegasus snooping scandal, CCP and Naxals - Untangling the web of lies spun by Leftist journalists

2021-07-19
TFIPOST
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI-enabled surveillance tool, so an AI system is involved. However, the article does not confirm any realized harm or violation caused by the use of Pegasus; it mainly covers allegations, denials, and political debate. The lack of confirmed harm or direct link to violations means it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident. Nor does it present a clear plausible future harm scenario that would qualify as an AI Hazard. Instead, it provides complementary information about the controversy, media credibility, and government responses related to the AI system's alleged use.
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Pegasus row: NSO disowns 'leaked list'

2021-07-21
http://www.uniindia.com/fadnavis-orders-probe-into-mumbai-pub-fire/states/news/1090400.html
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and spying, which inherently involves AI capabilities such as data analysis and intrusion. The reported misuse against various individuals represents a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. Despite NSO's denial, the widespread media reports and political protests suggest that the AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to harm. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus row: NSO disowns 'leaked list'

2021-07-21
http://www.uniindia.com/fadnavis-orders-probe-into-mumbai-pub-fire/states/news/1090400.html
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which falls under the definition of an AI system. The reported misuse of Pegasus to spy on various individuals, including politicians and activists, constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of fundamental rights. The event has led to protests and political demands, indicating realized harm. Despite NSO's denial of the leaked list's authenticity, the widespread media reports and public reaction confirm that harm has occurred or is ongoing. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to violations of rights and harm to communities.
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NSO Group software found targeting journalists and activists - SiliconANGLE

2021-07-19
SiliconANGLE
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus software is an AI-enabled spyware system used to hack and surveil individuals without their consent. The article details actual incidents where this software was used to target and hack smartphones of journalists, activists, and others, causing violations of human rights and harm to communities. The direct use of this AI system in these harmful activities qualifies this event as an AI Incident under the definitions provided, as the AI system's use has directly led to realized harm.
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Phones Of Over 40 Indian Journalists Hacked Using Pegasus Spyware: Report

2021-07-19
The Logical Indian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The event describes confirmed infections and hacking attempts on journalists' phones, which directly violate their privacy and human rights. The involvement of the AI system in these unauthorized hacks and surveillance activities has led to realized harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's use in this context is a clear example of AI misuse causing harm to individuals' rights and freedoms.
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Leaked NSO Group Data Hints at Widespread Pegasus Spyware Infections

2021-07-19
Threatpost
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system as it uses advanced automated techniques including zero-click zero-day exploits to infiltrate and control mobile devices. The event describes the actual use of this AI system to surveil and hack individuals, leading to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The involvement of the AI system is direct, as the spyware's deployment caused the harm. The report provides evidence of infections and surveillance, not just potential misuse, confirming realized harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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French Launch NSO Probe After Macron Believed Spyware Target

2021-07-21
Threatpost
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for offensive cybersecurity operations, including surveillance through exploitation of vulnerabilities. The article details that the spyware has been used to target high-profile individuals, including French government officials, which has led to investigations and legal actions. The harms include violations of human rights and privacy breaches, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. Although NSO denies the authenticity of the leaked list, forensic analysis confirmed traces of Pegasus on many devices, confirming the AI system's involvement in causing harm. The event is not merely a potential risk but involves realized harm, thus classifying it as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Top Indian journalists' phones hacked, snooped upon using Pegasus; govt responds [details]

2021-07-18
International Business Times, India Edition
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated AI-enabled spyware system used to hack phones and conduct surveillance. The article details that phones of at least 40 Indian journalists were hacked or targeted using Pegasus, leading to unauthorized surveillance and privacy violations. These actions constitute violations of human rights and fundamental rights to privacy. The direct use of an AI system (Pegasus) in causing these harms fits the definition of an AI Incident, as the development and use of the AI system directly led to breaches of rights and harm to individuals.
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Israeli spyware linked to 50,000 phones worldwide - Taipei Times

2021-07-19
Taipei Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance functions, including remote activation of device sensors and data extraction. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and targeting of vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists. The article documents actual instances of hacking and surveillance, confirming realized harm rather than potential risk. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly caused significant harm to individuals and communities.
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Amnesty Int'l Calls for Moratorium on Private Spyware After Israeli NSO Group Pegasus Revelations

2021-07-20
Democracy Now!
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed for cyber surveillance and hacking, which has been used to target non-criminal individuals such as journalists and human rights defenders, causing direct harm including privacy violations, arbitrary detention, and possibly contributing to murders. The event details actual harms caused by the AI system's use, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of Amnesty International and the investigative consortium confirms the systemic and widespread nature of these harms. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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How to check if the Pegasus spyware is installed on your iPhone

2021-07-20
PC World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for hacking and surveillance, which has been deployed against journalists and activists, causing violations of human rights and privacy. The article reports on realized harm from the spyware's use, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The presence of the spyware and its impact on targeted individuals directly links the AI system's use to harm. The article also discusses detection tools but the primary focus is on the spyware's harmful deployment.
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How Israeli software is used to spy on journalists

2021-07-19
The Financial Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, involving advanced AI capabilities like zero-click exploits and data extraction. Its deployment has directly caused harm by violating the rights of journalists and others, constituting a breach of fundamental human rights and privacy protections. The article documents realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and data extraction, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Presidents, Prime Ministers, and a King Among Potential NSO Spying Targets, Including French Leader Macron

2021-07-21
Gizmodo AU
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance. Its deployment has resulted in direct harm through unauthorized spying on individuals, including political leaders and activists, violating their rights and privacy. The event reports realized harm from spyware intrusions and ongoing investigations, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's role is pivotal in causing these harms, and the event details actual harm rather than just potential risk or complementary information.
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Spyware sold to authoritarian regimes used to target activists, politicians and journalists

2021-07-18
Democratic Underground
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled hacking tool that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate devices and extract sensitive information. Its deployment by authoritarian governments to surveil and target vulnerable groups results in violations of human rights and breaches of privacy laws. The harm is realized and ongoing, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of fundamental rights.
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Jamal Khashoggi's wife targeted with spyware before his death

2021-07-18
Democratic Underground
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its deployment to target individuals' smartphones, especially in a politically sensitive context involving a murdered journalist, directly implicates the AI system in violations of human rights and privacy. The article reports actual hacking incidents, not just potential risks, indicating realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm through unauthorized surveillance and intrusion.
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Massive Data Leak Shows Israeli Spyware Targeted Journalists Around the World

2021-07-19
Truthout
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware qualifies as an AI system because it uses sophisticated hacking and surveillance capabilities that involve automated data extraction and remote control of devices. The event details direct harm resulting from the use of this AI system, including violations of fundamental human rights such as privacy and freedom of expression, and harm to individuals targeted by surveillance. The spyware's use by governments to suppress dissent and intimidate journalists constitutes a breach of human rights and is a clear AI Incident under the framework. The extensive evidence of infections and targeted surveillance confirms realized harm rather than potential harm, making this an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Behind IT Minister's Lok Sabha statement on Pegasus, a history of obfuscated answers

2021-07-22
MediaNama
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, which can cause harm such as violations of privacy and human rights. The article discusses government statements and investigations related to Pegasus but does not provide new evidence of direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system in this instance. The focus is on the government's obfuscated answers and ongoing inquiries rather than a confirmed incident or a new plausible hazard. Thus, the article serves as Complementary Information, enhancing understanding of the situation and responses without reporting a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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World leaders targeted by NSO's Pegasus, ambassadors and diplomats in India on radar too

2021-07-21
MediaNama
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use to target individuals such as world leaders and diplomats involves the deployment and use of an AI system that has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms described are realized, not hypothetical, and involve breaches of fundamental rights and illegal hacking activities. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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How to Find Out If You Were Targeted by NSO's Pegasus Spyware | Tech.co

2021-07-20
Tech.co
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance, capable of accessing and extracting extensive personal data from phones without user consent. Its deployment has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, as evidenced by the leaked list of targeted individuals. The spyware's use by intelligence and law enforcement agencies, and its ability to infect devices via zero-click exploits, demonstrate both the AI system's involvement and the realized harm. Hence, this constitutes an AI Incident under the framework, as the spyware's use has directly caused harm to individuals' rights and privacy.
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Biden adviser's consulting firm got paid by Israeli NSO group which sold Pegasus spyware: Report -- Sott.net

2021-07-19
Signs Of The TImes
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract sensitive information. Its use by authoritarian governments to spy on journalists, activists, and political opponents has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The article details confirmed cases and investigations revealing the spyware's deployment and its harmful consequences, including the surveillance of Jamal Khashoggi prior to his murder. The involvement of the spyware in these harms is direct and pivotal, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware: reports

2021-07-19
Capital FM Kenya
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance functions that go beyond traditional software, including autonomous activation of device sensors and data extraction. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and targeting of vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The widespread and targeted misuse of this AI system by governments and other actors has caused real and significant harm, including threats to life and freedom, making this event an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Protests erupt in India's Parliament over spying scandal - 680 NEWS

2021-07-20
680 NEWS
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and infiltration of devices. Its use in monitoring political opponents, journalists, and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental rights to privacy. The article documents that this surveillance has taken place, with specific individuals targeted, indicating realized harm. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is direct and central to the incident. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

2021-07-20
Colorado Springs Gazette
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance that has directly led to violations of human rights and press freedom, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's use against journalists, activists, and political figures, including successful infections confirmed by forensic analysis, demonstrates direct harm. The spyware's capabilities, such as zero-click infection exploiting software vulnerabilities, indicate AI system involvement. The event reports actual harm rather than potential harm, so it is classified as an AI Incident rather than an AI Hazard or Complementary Information.
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So What's Up With This NSO Group Pegasus Thing Anyway?

2021-07-19
The Mac Observer
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance that has directly led to harm, including violations of human rights and possibly deaths of targeted individuals. The spyware's infection of devices and data exfiltration facilitated by AI capabilities directly caused harm to persons and communities. The event involves the use of an AI system leading to realized harm, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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New surveillance allegations against Israeli software firm NSO - МИА

2021-07-20
МИА
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI-enabled surveillance system used to infiltrate smartphones and monitor targets. The reports detail actual instances where this AI system was used to spy on vulnerable groups, leading to violations of fundamental rights and freedoms. The harms are direct and significant, including privacy breaches and potential complicity in severe human rights violations. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and central to the incident, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Israeli malware Pegasus, spying on journalists, activists: reports - Pakistan Observer

2021-07-19
Pakistan Observer
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system that infiltrates mobile devices to extract sensitive information and monitor communications covertly. Its use against journalists, activists, and others constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and potential threats to individuals' safety and rights, directly linked to the AI system's use. Hence, it is classified as an AI Incident.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware - Pakistan Observer

2021-07-19
Pakistan Observer
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches of journalists and activists, which are harms under the framework. The event describes actual realized harm through successful hacks and surveillance, not just potential harm. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Indian opp disrupts house Seeks probe into Pegasus spying scandal - Pakistan Observer

2021-07-21
Pakistan Observer
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use to illegally access private communications of individuals constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which fits the definition of harm under AI Incident (c). The event describes actual harm caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm, and involves misuse by government actors. Hence, it is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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What is Pegasus and why 50,000 smartphones of influencers have been hacked around the world | Technology

2021-07-19
Latest News, Breaking News, Top News Headlines
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that performs sophisticated data collection and monitoring on smartphones, fitting the definition of an AI system. The event details the direct use of this system to hack and surveil tens of thousands of individuals, leading to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The harm is realized and widespread, involving multiple countries and high-profile targets. The article also references legal actions and denials but does not focus primarily on these responses, so the core event is the incident of hacking and surveillance. Hence, the classification is AI Incident.
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Governments Use Israeli Software to Surveille Journalists " EntornoInteligente

2021-07-19
Entorno Inteligente
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated remote surveillance and data extraction. Its use by governments to monitor and spy on journalists and activists has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and freedom of expression. The article documents realized harm through mass surveillance and unauthorized access to private communications, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct and significant harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Modi accused of 'treason' as Pegasus spyware row rocks India " EntornoInteligente

2021-07-21
Entorno Inteligente
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use by the Indian government to target a wide range of individuals, including opposition leaders, journalists, and judiciary members, has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and political espionage, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The involvement of AI-enabled spyware and the resulting harm to fundamental rights justify this classification.
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Morocco, Rwanda, Togo...how involved is Africa in 'Pegasus Gate'?

2021-07-21
The Africa Report.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data covertly. Its use by governments to monitor journalists, activists, and political opponents directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms explicitly covered under the AI Incident definition. The article reports actual surveillance and harm, not just potential risks, confirming the presence of an AI Incident. The spyware's deployment in African countries like Morocco, Rwanda, and Togo, as part of a broader global scandal, demonstrates direct harm caused by AI system misuse.
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"List of countries using Pegasus totally incorrect, some not even clients", "International conspiracy" says NSO Group in an interview to ANI

2021-07-19
NewsroomPost
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for surveillance, which fits the definition of an AI system. The reported mass digital intrusion and surveillance of citizens represent a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of obligations under applicable law protecting fundamental rights. The involvement of Pegasus in these harms is direct, as the spyware's use led to unauthorized access to phones and data. Although the NSO Group denies the allegations, the forensic analyses and media reports provide evidence of harm. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the use of an AI system in surveillance violating human rights.
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Pegasus phone tapping snoop list scam: Complete list of Journalists names and profiles

2021-07-19
NewsroomPost
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-driven system used for hacking and surveillance, thus qualifying as an AI system. The event describes the use and successful infection of phones of journalists, leading to violations of privacy and potentially other human rights, which constitutes harm under the framework. Therefore, this is an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use in unauthorized surveillance and spying on journalists.
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Private Israeli malware used to spy on journalists, activists: report

2021-07-18
RTL Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware tool that uses AI and advanced algorithms to infiltrate mobile devices and extract data covertly. The reported use of this AI-enabled system to spy on journalists, activists, and politicians has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and potential abuses, not just a plausible risk, and thus qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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'Pegasus' controversy: NSO branches in Luxembourg were not granted export licenses, says Asselborn

2021-07-20
RTL Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled surveillance system that has been used to hack into smartphones of journalists and politicians, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The article reports on the actual use of this AI system causing harm, which fits the definition of an AI Incident. The involvement of AI is explicit in the surveillance software's capabilities, and the harm (human rights violations) is realized. The discussion about export licenses and investigations is complementary but the main event is the harmful use of the AI system.
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Pegasus Project claims NSO spyware targeted journalists and activists

2021-07-19
Silicon Republic
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware qualifies as an AI system due to its sophisticated capabilities in accessing and analyzing device data for surveillance purposes. The event details direct harm to human rights through the targeting and surveillance of journalists and activists, constituting violations of fundamental rights. The spyware's use by repressive governments to silence dissent and attack activists is a clear example of harm caused by the AI system's deployment. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident involving violations of human rights.
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Reports: 50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli private spy software

2021-07-19
Phnom Penh Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking, which has been used to target tens of thousands of individuals globally. The event describes actual harm in terms of privacy violations, breaches of human rights, and potential threats to personal safety, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's use by governments and other clients to hack phones and surveil individuals directly leads to violations of rights and harms communities. Although NSO denies the allegations, the forensic evidence and investigative reports confirm the spyware's involvement in these harms. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Investigation finds NSO Group spyware sold to governments used against activists, politicians & journalists; company denies allegations - Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

2021-07-20
Business & Human Rights
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking, involving sophisticated data processing and exploitation of vulnerabilities. Its use by governments to surveil and potentially harass or intimidate activists, journalists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The forensic evidence of successful infections confirms direct harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing realized harm to individuals' rights and privacy.
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Pegasus: Cyber surveillance weapon used to target journalists, activists

2021-07-19
ITWeb
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware tool that uses AI and advanced algorithms to infiltrate mobile devices and extract sensitive information without consent. Its deployment by governments against journalists, activists, and others has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and freedom of expression. The article details realized harm through surveillance and repression, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and significant human rights violations.
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Private Israeli Spyware Used Against Activists, Journalists Worldwide, Reports Suggest

2021-07-20
GlobalSecurity.org
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for hacking and surveillance. Its deployment against activists, journalists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under category (c) - violations of human rights or breach of legal protections. The harm is realized and ongoing, as evidenced by the successful hacking of numerous individuals' phones and the associated risks to their safety and rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Massive data leak reveals Israeli NSO Group's spyware used to target activists, journalists, and political leaders globally

2021-07-20
CeylonToday
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system that enables sophisticated surveillance by accessing private communications and device functions. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including unlawful surveillance of activists, journalists, and political figures, which is a breach of fundamental rights and legal protections. The investigation documents actual harm caused by the spyware, including targeting of vulnerable individuals and families, confirming realized harm rather than potential risk. The AI system's role is pivotal in enabling these abuses, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

2021-07-19
KOB 4
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The article documents direct harm caused by its use, including unauthorized infections of phones belonging to journalists and activists, which constitutes violations of human rights and privacy. The spyware's role is pivotal in these harms, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk or a governance response but a concrete case of harm resulting from AI system use.
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Probe: Journalists, activists among firm's spyware targets

2021-07-18
KOB 4
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate smartphones and extract data covertly, using advanced AI-driven infection and surveillance techniques. The article documents realized harms including violations of privacy, suppression of free speech, and intimidation of journalists and activists, which are breaches of human rights. The spyware's use by various governments and its impact on targeted individuals meet the criteria for an AI Incident, as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm. The detailed evidence of infections, lawsuits, and international condemnation supports this classification.
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40 Indian journalists data hacked using Israeli software: Report

2021-07-19
Global Village Space
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and hacking. The report confirms successful or attempted hacks on journalists' phones, which directly infringes on their privacy and rights. The involvement of the AI system in causing this harm is explicit and direct. The harm is realized, not just potential, as forensic analysis detected hacking attempts or successful breaches. Hence, this is an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in unauthorized surveillance.
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Report: active zero-click iMessage exploit in the wild targeting iPhones running the latest software (Benjamin Mayo/9 to 5 Mac)

2021-07-19
Tech Investor News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware described is an AI-enabled system that exploits vulnerabilities to perform covert surveillance, which constitutes a violation of human rights. The report details active use of this AI system causing direct harm to targeted individuals by infringing on their privacy and rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Investigation Reveals Widespread Cellphone Surveillance of the Innocent (Slashdot)

2021-07-19
Tech Investor News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly discusses the use of Pegasus spyware, which is an AI-enabled system used for unauthorized surveillance and hacking of cellphones. The spyware's deployment has directly caused harm by violating human rights and privacy of numerous innocent people, including journalists and activists. The harm is realized and ongoing, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The AI system's use in this context is central to the harm, fulfilling the definition of an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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iMessage, Apple Music used by Pegasus to attack journalist iPhones (news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)/AppleInsider)

2021-07-19
Tech Investor News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware tool that uses advanced software exploitation techniques, including zero-click vulnerabilities in iMessage and Apple Music, to compromise devices. The use of such AI-enabled or algorithmically advanced spyware to monitor journalists and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy. The spyware's deployment has directly led to harm through unauthorized surveillance and breaches of fundamental rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI-related spyware system's use.
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Pegasus hacking tool used to spy on journalists and activists (news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)/AppleInsider)

2021-07-18
Tech Investor News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware tool that uses sophisticated techniques to jailbreak devices and extract data. The hacking and surveillance of journalists and activists constitute a violation of human rights. The article reports that these hacks have already occurred, indicating realized harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system in causing harm to individuals' rights and privacy.
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"Pegasus - a vile and loathsome tool prized by press freedom

2021-07-19
Bienvenue sur le site de Reporter sans frontières | RSF
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and intrusion, which has been used to target journalists, causing direct harm through violations of human rights and privacy. The mass surveillance and targeting of journalists constitute a breach of fundamental rights protected by law. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm to individuals' rights clearly classify this as an AI Incident. The article details realized harm and ongoing legal responses, confirming the incident status rather than a mere hazard or complementary information.
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How Does Pegasus Work? - OCCRP

2021-07-18
OCCRP
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated exploits to infiltrate devices and surveil individuals without their knowledge or consent. Its deployment by governments against journalists, activists, and dissidents has caused direct harm through violations of fundamental human rights, including privacy and freedom of expression. The article provides evidence of realized harm, including targeted infections and surveillance, and discusses legal actions taken in response. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm to individuals and communities.
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About the Project - OCCRP

2021-07-18
OCCRP
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly states NSO Group's denial of the leaked list being a list of targeted persons and their explanation that it is HLR data. This response is a direct reaction to the investigative findings of the Pegasus Project. The company also reiterated its intended use of Pegasus for legitimate law enforcement purposes and its client base being governments only. This constitutes a direct response to the data and allegations presented by the Pegasus Project, clarifying their position and contesting the interpretation of the leaked data. Therefore, the event is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides the company's official response and context to the previously reported AI Incident involving Pegasus spyware, rather than describing a new incident or hazard itself.
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Grieving Parents of Murdered Mexican Students on List of Suspected Targets of Military-Grade Israeli Spyware - OCCRP

2021-07-21
OCCRP
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system used for hacking and surveillance. Its use by the Mexican government to target victims' families, activists, and journalists directly violates human rights and breaches legal obligations protecting privacy and freedom. The event describes realized harm through intrusive surveillance and repression, not just potential harm. The spyware's role is pivotal in enabling this harm. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of rights and harm to communities.
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Where NSO Group Came From -- And Why It's Just the Tip of the Iceberg - OCCRP

2021-07-20
OCCRP
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly discusses NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, which is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance and intrusion into personal devices. The spyware has been used by governments to target journalists and human rights defenders, causing direct harm through privacy violations and repression, which are breaches of fundamental rights. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is clear and direct, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article also discusses the broader implications and ecosystem but the central focus is on realized harms caused by the spyware's use.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware: reports | daily sun

2021-07-19
Daily Sun
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of sophisticated surveillance and intrusion into personal devices. The event describes actual realized harms, including violations of human rights and privacy, targeting of vulnerable groups, and indirect links to physical harm. The spyware's use by governments and other actors to surveil and potentially harm individuals constitutes an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly or indirectly led to significant harm to persons and communities.
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Rahul Gandhi, IT Minister, Prashant Kishor among Pegasus 'hacking' list | daily sun

2021-07-19
Daily Sun
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which directly infringes on individuals' privacy and rights. The article reports that numerous verified Indian phone numbers, including those of politicians and journalists, were targeted by this spyware, indicating realized harm through unauthorized surveillance. Despite official denial, the credible media consortium's report and the nature of the spyware's use meet the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and privacy. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware: reports

2021-07-19
Mercury
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to perform sophisticated surveillance by exploiting vulnerabilities in smartphones. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including unauthorized surveillance of journalists, activists, and political figures, which is a breach of fundamental rights and privacy. The event describes realized harm through successful hacks and surveillance, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and central to the event.
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Defense Ministry to Investigate Claims Against NSO | Hamodia.com

2021-07-19
Hamodia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled surveillance tool that can infiltrate phones without user interaction, granting extensive access to private data and control over device functions. The reported use of this technology by governments to track and harm political dissidents and journalists constitutes a violation of human rights and has led to real harm, including deaths. The Defense Ministry's investigation confirms the seriousness of these allegations. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and significant harm to individuals and communities.
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Data leak reveals that Israeli spyware was used to target dissidents, journalists - Mondoweiss

2021-07-19
Mondoweiss
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of extracting data from smartphones using sophisticated techniques. The investigation reveals that this AI system was used by governments to target and surveil journalists and activists, resulting in direct harm including threats to life and suppression of dissent, which are violations of human rights. The harm is realized and documented, not merely potential. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm and rights violations.
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Investigators question use of spyware on smartphones

2021-07-19
Mobile World Live
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance, including accessing cameras, microphones, and data without user consent. The investigation found actual infections and attempted infections on targeted smartphones, directly leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The spyware's role is pivotal in causing these harms. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm from the use and misuse of an AI system.
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Leak Uncovers Global Abuse of Cyber-Surveillance Weapon

2021-07-18
HillReporter.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled hacking tool used for cyber-surveillance. Its use by governments to target activists, journalists, and others constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, which is a breach of obligations under applicable law protecting fundamental rights. The event describes realized harm through ongoing abuse and surveillance, not just potential harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct involvement of an AI system causing violations of human rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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State phone-hacking rears its ugly head once more

2021-07-19
Telecoms.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to break encryption and spy on individuals. Its use by governments to hack phones and surveil political opponents and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, which is a direct harm as defined under AI Incident criteria. The article reports ongoing harm and systemic abuse, not just potential risks, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The involvement of AI in the spyware's capabilities and the direct link to realized harm justifies this classification.
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Pegasus Spyware Leak Reveals Global Abuse

2021-07-21
USSA News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that infiltrates smartphones to extract sensitive data and monitor individuals. The leak reveals that multiple governments have used this technology improperly, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The involvement of the AI system in these abuses is direct, as the spyware's capabilities enable the harm. The event meets the criteria for an AI Incident because it documents realized harm caused by the use and misuse of an AI system, specifically violations of human rights and privacy through unauthorized surveillance.
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INDIA Modi accused in Pegasus spy case involving Indian politicians, journalists and activists

2021-07-21
Asia News.it
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware software that uses AI techniques for surveillance and data extraction. Its use to target opposition politicians, journalists, and activists constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, fulfilling the harm criteria under AI Incident (c). The event describes realized harm through illegal surveillance and political disruption, with direct involvement of an AI system (Pegasus). Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Morocco denies infiltrating phones using Pegasus spyware | News Ghana

2021-07-21
News Ghana
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that exploits smartphone vulnerabilities to access data without consent. Its use to spy on individuals, including political figures and activists, constitutes a breach of fundamental rights and privacy, which falls under violations of human rights as per the framework. The article describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and ongoing investigations, confirming that the AI system's use has led to harm. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Morocco and Rwanda Named in Spyware Leak - iAfrica

2021-07-20
iAfrica
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and data extraction. Its use by governments to target individuals such as journalists and activists directly leads to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event reports actual use and harm, not just potential risk, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Spyware reform critical as at least 180 journalists revealed as potential Pegasus targets - Committee to Protect Journalists

2021-07-19
Committee to Protect Journalists
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and intrusion into mobile devices. The report identifies that it has been used to target journalists, which is a direct violation of their rights and a breach of legal protections. The involvement of the AI system in spying activities that undermine civil liberties and threaten journalists' safety meets the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights. The event describes realized harm, not just potential harm, and thus is classified as an AI Incident.
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EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

2021-07-19
Sioux City Journal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The report documents actual infections and attempted infections of targeted individuals, including journalists and activists, leading to violations of human rights and press freedom. The spyware's capabilities, such as zero-click exploits and undetectable data extraction, indicate AI involvement. The harms are direct and significant, including privacy violations and potential threats to life, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk or complementary information but a documented case of AI-enabled harm.
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Updates on the policy implications of the Pegasus Project. China's MSS, and its aggressive posture in cyberspace. ICS, IoT security guidelines and best practices.

2021-07-20
The CyberWire
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
While the Pegasus spyware involves AI-enabled surveillance technology that has been linked to human rights abuses, this article primarily reports on NSO Group's denial, governmental responses, and calls for regulation rather than documenting new or ongoing AI incidents causing harm. Similarly, the discussion of Chinese MSS cyber activities involves cyber espionage and malware use, but the article does not describe a new AI system malfunction or misuse causing direct or indirect harm; rather, it reports on indictments, government statements, and strategic responses. The CISA advisory reiterates best practices without reporting new incidents. Therefore, the content fits best as Complementary Information, providing updates and context on previously known AI-related cybersecurity and surveillance issues and governance responses, without describing a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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After NSO Leak, Israel Should Update Its Arms Export Laws for 21st Century, Activist Says - The Media Line

2021-07-20
The Media Line
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that has been used to infiltrate personal devices, leading to violations of human rights, including privacy breaches and suppression of freedom of expression. The article details actual harm caused by the use of this AI system against journalists and activists, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The discussion about regulatory shortcomings and calls for legislative updates provide context but do not negate the realized harm. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant human rights violations.
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Politicians, Journalists, HR Activists And Others Spied Upon Using Pegasus Spyware| Countercurrents

2021-07-19
Countercurrents
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking, which has been used to directly violate human rights by spying on journalists, politicians, and activists. The harms include breaches of privacy, potential threats to life (e.g., the murder of a journalist whose phone was targeted), and widespread unauthorized surveillance. The spyware's use has directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework. The article provides evidence of realized harm, not just potential harm, and the AI system's role is pivotal in causing these harms.
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Pegasus snoop list has 40 Indian journalists - Asian News from UK

2021-07-19
Local News for British Asian and Indian Community in London
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking. The article reports confirmed infections on journalists' devices, indicating actual harm through unauthorized surveillance and privacy breaches. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to communities. The event is not merely a potential risk but a realized harm, thus classifying it as an AI Incident.
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Hungary and Turkey Used Israeli Spyware to Target Journalists - Exit - Explaining Albania

2021-07-19
Exit | Shpjegon Shqipërinë
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed to infiltrate devices and extract sensitive information without user consent. Its deployment by governments to surveil journalists and civil society members constitutes a direct violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework. The harm is realized, as the spyware was actively used to spy on individuals, including those investigating serious crimes, thus causing significant harm to rights and communities. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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List of 50,000 phone numbers linked to Israeli spyware | World | Daily Tribune

2021-07-19
Daily Tribune
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance and intrusion into personal devices. Its use to spy on activists, journalists, and politicians directly violates human rights and privacy protections, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The leak of targeted phone numbers demonstrates the scale and impact of this misuse. Although the exact number of phones actually surveilled is unknown, the involvement of the AI system in causing harm is clear and direct, justifying classification as an AI Incident.
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Azerbaijan suspected of spying on journalists using Israeli Pegasus spyware

2021-07-19
English Jamnews
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and data extraction without user consent. Its use by Azerbaijani authorities to monitor journalists and activists directly violates human rights and fundamental freedoms, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The harm is realized, not just potential, as confirmed cases of surveillance have been identified. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting breach of rights justify classification as an AI Incident.
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37 journalists and activists found to have specific spyware installed on their smartphones " Stuff

2021-07-19
Stuff
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system designed to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive data. Its unauthorized installation on journalists and activists' devices directly violates their privacy and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition, specifically violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. The spyware's use by governments against non-criminal targets demonstrates misuse of AI technology leading to significant harm. Although NSO Group denies the claims, the investigation and evidence presented indicate the AI system's role in causing harm. Hence, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Ramaphosa on list of Pegasus surveillance targets " Stuff

2021-07-21
Stuff
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-driven system capable of remote data extraction and surveillance. Its use against journalists, activists, and political leaders constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The spyware's deployment has directly or indirectly led to breaches of rights and harms to individuals' privacy and security. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm from the use of an AI system in surveillance and privacy violations.
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Leak of 50,000 Contact Details Tied to Spyware Targeting

2021-07-19
DataBreachToday
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system as it uses sophisticated software exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to autonomously infiltrate and surveil devices, accessing microphones, cameras, GPS, and data. The event details direct harm caused by the use of this AI system, including violations of privacy and human rights of targeted individuals such as journalists and activists. The spyware's deployment and infections have already occurred, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is not hypothetical but realized, and the AI system's role is pivotal in enabling this harm.
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Journalists, activists ensnared in Israeli spyware scandal

2021-07-19
Geelong Advertiser
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and data harvesting. Its use by authoritarian regimes to spy on journalists and activists has directly resulted in violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article details realized harm, including compromised sources, threats to democracy, and risks to lives, all stemming from the AI system's deployment. Hence, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Unsafe and unchecked: government' use of spyware raging around the world - Access Now

2021-07-19
Access Now
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware systems mentioned are AI systems or at least AI-enabled systems used for surveillance and hacking, which have been used to target individuals leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The harms described are realized and documented, including targeting of journalists and activists, which constitutes violations of fundamental rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of AI-enabled spyware causing human rights abuses.
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Macron, 10 PMs and king on list of targets of Pegasus software

2021-07-21
112.international
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated hacking and surveillance. Its use to hack phones of world leaders and activists constitutes a violation of privacy and human rights, which falls under harm category (c). The event reports actual successful hacks and attempts, confirming realized harm. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is direct and central to the incident. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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IT Minister should answer if govt acquired Pegasus spyware: Chidambaram

2021-07-19
metrovaartha.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which can violate human rights if used illegally. The article discusses allegations and political controversy but does not provide evidence that the spyware was used or caused harm. The event thus fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it plausibly could lead to violations of rights if the spyware was acquired and misused, but no confirmed harm or incident is reported.
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EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

2021-07-20
metrovaartha.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The report documents actual infections and attempted infections of targeted individuals, including journalists and activists, which constitutes direct harm to their privacy and rights. The spyware's use has led to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the realized harm from its deployment justify this classification.
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Why isn't Israel held accountable for spying on journalists?

2021-07-19
The Electronic Intifada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system capable of remotely infiltrating smartphones and extracting sensitive information, representing an AI system as per the definition. The article documents direct harms to individuals' rights and privacy through unlawful surveillance, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The Israeli government's role in licensing and promoting the spyware's use implicates state responsibility in these harms. The detailed forensic evidence of infections and the targeting of journalists and human rights defenders confirm realized harm rather than potential harm. Thus, the event is best classified as an AI Incident.
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Kagame Has Unleashed Digital Violence Against Political Opponents and Journalists Using Israeli Spyware Technology

2021-07-19
The Rwandan Amakuru
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for remote surveillance and data extraction from smartphones. Its use by Kagame's regime to hack victims has directly led to serious harms including imprisonment, disappearances, and deaths, which are violations of human rights and harm to persons. The AI system's deployment is central to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article explicitly links the AI system's use to realized harm, not just potential harm or general information, so it is not a hazard or complementary information.
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Azerbaijani journalist targeted with Pegasus spyware 'ready to take fight to European courts'

2021-07-19
Intellinews
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and monitor mobile devices covertly. Its deployment by governments to spy on journalists and activists directly results in violations of human rights, including privacy and freedom of expression. The article details realized harm through surveillance and harassment, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI-enabled spyware causing direct harm to individuals' rights and safety justifies this classification.
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Israeli firm's spyware found on phones worldwide, journalists say

2021-07-19
Luxembourg Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for covert surveillance and hacking. Its deployment has directly led to violations of human rights, specifically privacy and press freedom, as documented by investigations and forensic analysis. The spyware's AI-enabled capabilities to hack phones and record communications without consent constitute a direct cause of harm. The article reports realized harm, not just potential harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and central to the event described.
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NSO Denies Pegasus Targetted Activists | Silicon UK Tech News

2021-07-20
Silicon UK
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, which has allegedly been used to violate human rights by targeting activists, journalists, and political figures. The article details realized harm (human rights violations and threats to personal safety) directly linked to the use of this AI system. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm to individuals and communities through surveillance and repression.
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France's Macron Targetted By NSO Pegasus | Silicon UK Tech News

2021-07-21
Silicon UK
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and intrusion. Its use to hack phones of heads of state and activists has directly led to violations of privacy and human rights, as documented by the Pegasus Project and Amnesty International. The spyware's deployment by governments to silence dissent and monitor individuals constitutes harm to fundamental rights. The event reports realized harm, not just potential risk, and involves the use of an AI system causing these harms, thus qualifying as an AI Incident.
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Grave attack on right to privacy: Priyanka on phone tapping

2021-07-19
Canindia News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is known to use AI and sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate and monitor phones, constituting an AI system. The reported phone tapping and surveillance directly violate individuals' right to privacy, a fundamental human right, fulfilling the criteria for harm under AI Incident definition (violation of human rights). The article describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance, not just potential harm, so it is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens

2021-07-19
NEWS 95.7
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. The report documents actual infections and attempted infections of targeted individuals, including journalists and activists, which constitutes direct harm to human rights and privacy. The spyware's use has led to violations of fundamental rights and breaches of legal protections, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details realized harm caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm or general information, so it is not an AI Hazard or Complementary Information.
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Pegasus scandal shows risk of Israel's spy-tech diplomacy: experts

2021-07-19
SpaceDaily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI system enabling remote infiltration and surveillance of phones, which has been reportedly used to target journalists and rights defenders, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The article describes realized harm through mass surveillance and repression, fitting the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights. Although NSO denies direct evidence, the credible reports and leaked data indicate the AI system's use has directly or indirectly caused harm. The involvement is through the use of the AI system by clients, and the harms are clearly articulated. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware: reports

2021-07-18
SpaceDaily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate and monitor smartphones covertly. Its deployment has directly resulted in violations of human rights and privacy, affecting thousands globally, including vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists. The harms are concrete and ongoing, including surveillance, potential intimidation, and links to violent outcomes. The AI system's role is pivotal in enabling these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Journalists, activists ensnared in Israeli spyware scandal

2021-07-19
SpaceDaily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, capable of autonomous data harvesting and device control. Its use by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The article documents actual harm, including privacy breaches, threats to journalists' safety, and repression of dissent, directly linked to the AI system's deployment. Hence, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Journalists, activists ensnared in Israeli spyware scandal

2021-07-19
SpaceDaily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, including covert data harvesting and remote activation of device sensors. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy, suppression of dissent, and endangerment of journalists and activists. The article details realized harms such as compromised privacy, threats to sources, and links to murdered journalists, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's role is pivotal in these harms, and the event is not merely potential or speculative but involves actual harm.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware: reports

2021-07-19
SpaceDaily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to perform sophisticated surveillance tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously, including data harvesting and remote control of devices. The reported use of this spyware to hack phones of journalists, politicians, and activists has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harms are realized and documented, including successful hacks and surveillance attempts, which have significant implications for individual safety and rights. The involvement of the AI system in these harms is explicit and central to the event described.
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Pegasus spyware affair 'completely unacceptable' if true: EU chief

2021-07-19
SpaceDaily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, involving automated data collection and remote control of devices. The alleged use of this AI system to spy on journalists, activists, and politicians represents a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and breaches of privacy, fitting the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights. Although the full extent of targeting is unclear, the credible allegations and the nature of the spyware's capabilities justify classification as an AI Incident.
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Journalists, activists ensnared in Israeli spyware scandal

2021-07-19
SpaceDaily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and data extraction. Its use by state actors to spy on journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (specifically, violations of human rights and harm to communities). The spyware's deployment has directly led to harm, including threats to life and freedom, as evidenced by the targeting of murdered journalists and dissidents. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Pak PM Imran Khan was potential target of Israeli-made Pegasus spyware programme: Report

2021-07-20
CityToday
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for cyberespionage, which can lead to violations of human rights and privacy. The article reports that the Prime Minister's phone number was on a list of potential targets, but it is not confirmed that the phone was hacked or that harm occurred. Thus, no direct or indirect harm has been established yet. The event describes a credible risk of harm due to the spyware's capabilities and targeting, fitting the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. There is no indication of mitigation or response measures, so it is not Complementary Information. The event is clearly related to an AI system, so it is not Unrelated.
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Commission president describes use of NSO spyware against journalists as 'completely unacceptable'

2021-07-19
EU Reporter
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware Pegasus is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and data extraction. Its use by governments to monitor journalists and opposition figures directly infringes on human rights and media freedom, which are fundamental rights. The article details actual harm through surveillance and repression, not just potential harm. Although there is some uncertainty about direct government involvement, the strong accusations and NSO's policy of selling only to national authorities imply direct or indirect government use. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized violations of rights and harms caused by the AI system's use.
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NSO Spyware Was Allegedly Used To Target Activists And Journalists

2021-07-19
BruneiDirect
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking. The investigation reveals that it was used to successfully hack phones of journalists, activists, and associates of a murdered journalist, which constitutes violations of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized and direct, as the spyware's use led to unauthorized access and surveillance of individuals. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's misuse.
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Pegasus may have been used by authoritarian governments against journalists | The BL

2021-07-19
TheBL.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-driven spyware system used by governments to conduct unauthorized surveillance on journalists and other individuals, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The article details actual instances where the spyware was used to infiltrate phones and monitor private conversations, which directly caused harm to the affected individuals. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident because the development and use of the AI system directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches.
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Journalists, activists ensnared in Israeli spyware scandal " Capital News

2021-07-19
Kenyan Digest
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system capable of sophisticated surveillance functions such as activating cameras and microphones and harvesting data without user consent. Its deployment by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and politicians has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article documents realized harm, including compromised privacy, threats to sources, and links to murdered journalists, confirming that the AI system's use has caused significant harm. Although NSO denies wrongdoing, the evidence and investigative findings support classification as an AI Incident.
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Revealed: leak uncovers global abuse of cyber-surveillance weapon

2021-07-21
OSNews: Exploring the Future of Computing
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-driven spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information. Its deployment by authoritarian regimes to surveil and target vulnerable groups constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the spyware is actively used for abusive surveillance, directly impacting the targeted individuals' rights and safety.
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Indian journalists, politicians, activists snooped on using Pegasus

2021-07-19
APN Live
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance, which has been used to snoop on a large number of individuals, including journalists and politicians, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized surveillance and breaches of rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's use by an official agency and the confirmed targeting of phones further supports the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm.
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Pegasus spying row: Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers snooped upon

2021-07-20
APN Live
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-driven system capable of sophisticated surveillance and data extraction. Its use to spy on high-profile individuals without consent directly violates human rights and legal protections. The event describes actual surveillance activities, not just potential misuse, thus constituting an AI Incident due to realized harm through violation of rights and privacy breaches. The involvement of AI-enabled spyware in causing these harms aligns with the definition of an AI Incident.
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'The most vicious interference': Azerbaijani journalists react to Pegasus revelations

2021-07-22
OC Media
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for invasive surveillance, capable of extracting and analyzing vast amounts of personal data. Its deployment by a government to hack phones constitutes a direct violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The article describes actual harm caused by the use of this AI system, including unauthorized surveillance and interference with human rights, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Hungary: Call for inquiry into use of Pegasus spyware against journalists - IFEX

2021-07-19
IFEX
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed for sophisticated surveillance, involving automated hacking and data extraction. Its deployment against journalists and others by Hungarian intelligence services constitutes a direct violation of fundamental rights, including privacy and freedom of expression. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including illegal monitoring and breaches of journalistic source protection. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in violating human rights and press freedoms.
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"Pegasus - a vile and loathsome tool prized by press freedom predators" - IFEX

2021-07-19
IFEX
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance that has been employed to target journalists, leading to direct violations of their rights and freedoms. The harm is realized and significant, involving breaches of privacy and press freedom, which are fundamental human rights. The article details the impact and legal responses, confirming the AI system's role in causing harm. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Pegasus spyware used to hack phones of journalists and politicians in India: Report | India News -- TruthDive

2021-07-18
TruthDive
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use to infect phones of journalists, politicians, and others directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy, which are harms under the AI Incident definition. The forensic evidence of infections confirms realized harm, not just potential. The involvement of state actors and the targeting of protected groups further supports classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The event clearly describes an AI system's use causing direct harm, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Row of Pegasus: Government spoils the problem to save itself, says Kharge | India News -- TruthDive

2021-07-22
TruthDive
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled surveillance system that has been allegedly used to target individuals without consent, leading to violations of privacy and potentially other human rights. The article describes the controversy and political dispute arising from this surveillance, indicating that harm has occurred or is ongoing. The involvement of an AI system (Pegasus spyware) in causing these harms fits the definition of an AI Incident, as it directly leads to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections.
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Spyware used to monitor investigative journalists in Hungary - BBJ

2021-07-19
Budapest Business Journal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware program that uses AI techniques to hack smartphones and extract sensitive data. Its use against journalists and media owners has directly led to violations of human rights, specifically privacy rights, and breaches of legal protections. The article details confirmed hacking incidents causing harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident under the framework.
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Israeli spyware used to hack journalists - Shepparton News

2021-07-19
Shepparton News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance and hacking. Its use to hack into the phones of journalists and rights advocates has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The event describes realized harm through unauthorized spying, not just potential harm, and involves the use of an AI system in a manner that breaches legal and fundamental rights. Hence, it is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Israeli spyware used to target journalists, activists: Report

2021-07-19
Newsone
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is known to use AI techniques for sophisticated phone hacking and surveillance. The report details actual misuse of this AI-enabled system to violate human rights by unauthorized surveillance of journalists, activists, and political leaders. This constitutes an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and privacy breaches.
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Revealed: leak uncovers global abuse of cyber-surveillance weapon | From the Trenches World Report

2021-07-19
From the Trenches World Report
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for cyber-surveillance, capable of sophisticated data extraction and covert monitoring. Its use by governments to target vulnerable groups constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The documented infections and the link to real-world harm, such as the murder of a journalist, demonstrate direct or indirect causation of harm. Hence, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized and ongoing harms caused by the AI system's misuse.
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Huge data leak: Journalists from biggest media targets for surveillance by governments

2021-07-18
POST Online Media
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and data extraction. Its use against journalists, as revealed by the data leak, has directly led to violations of human rights, specifically the right to privacy and freedom of the press. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm to individuals' rights and freedoms classify this event as an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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New surveillance allegations against Israeli software firm NSO - Ghana Business News

2021-07-20
Ghana Business News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Pegasus software is an AI system used for surveillance and espionage. The report details that this software was used to target and monitor journalists, rights advocates, and political figures, which constitutes violations of human rights and breaches of privacy. These harms have already occurred as evidenced by the analysis of infected smartphones. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system causing harm to individuals' rights and freedoms.
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Ghana is NSO Group client, bought Pegasus machine - Ghana Business News

2021-07-21
Ghana Business News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system with advanced capabilities to remotely access and control smartphones, including encrypted data. The article documents confirmed infections and attempted infections of Pegasus spyware on targeted individuals, including journalists and human rights defenders, leading to persecution, arrests, and suppression of free speech. These outcomes constitute violations of human rights and harm to communities, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the direct link to realized harm through misuse by governments justify this classification. The mention of other AI-enabled hacking tools provided to Ghana further supports the presence of AI systems used in ways that have caused or could cause harm.
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Reports show how Israeli company, NSO's Pegasus has been used on journalists, others - Ghana Business News

2021-07-19
Ghana Business News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system capable of sophisticated device infiltration and surveillance, which is explicitly mentioned. The event details the use of this AI system by various government clients to conduct invasive surveillance on vulnerable groups, including journalists and political opponents, leading to direct harm in the form of human rights violations. The involvement of the Ghana government and the subsequent legal consequences further confirm the realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and the violation of fundamental rights.
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Phones of 40 Indian journalists were tapped; the leaked database was accessed by a Paris-based media

2021-07-19
Afternoon Voice
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system designed for sophisticated surveillance, including exploiting security vulnerabilities to access phones. The event describes the confirmed use of this AI system to tap phones of journalists and political figures, leading to violations of privacy and potentially other human rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, as forensic tests confirmed infections. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms meets the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Alleged Pegasus phone-tapping list includes phones of at least 14 heads of state

2021-07-22
intelNews.org
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered surveillance software that autonomously compromises mobile devices and extracts data without user knowledge or consent. The reported targeting of numerous individuals, including heads of state and activists, directly violates human rights and privacy laws. The spyware's use has led to actual harm through unauthorized surveillance and breaches of confidentiality, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of legal protections. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and direct.
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Israeli spying software on Journalists: turns on microphone, camera, takes screenshots unseen

2021-07-18
Afrinik
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware described is an AI system capable of sophisticated remote surveillance and data extraction. Its use has directly caused harm by violating human rights, including privacy and freedom of the press, through unauthorized surveillance of journalists and activists. The misuse of this AI system by governments to repress dissent and monitor protected groups constitutes an AI Incident under the framework, as it has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to communities.
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Grave attack on right to privacy: Priyanka on phone tapping - Weekly Voice

2021-07-19
Weekly Voice
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is a sophisticated AI-enabled spyware system used for phone tapping and surveillance. The reported use of this AI system to spy on numerous individuals, including journalists and political figures, constitutes a breach of privacy rights and fundamental freedoms, which are protected under applicable law. The event describes realized harm from the use of an AI system, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and fundamental rights.
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MIL-OSI NGOs: Pegasus Project: UAE’s Princess Latifa and Princess Haya were potential targets

2021-07-21
foreignaffairs.co.nz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The NSO Group's Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, including hacking and tracking individuals via their phones. The event describes the spyware's use by clients to target high-profile individuals, leading to human rights violations such as unlawful surveillance and deprivation of freedom. The spyware's involvement in these abuses meets the criteria for an AI Incident under the framework, as it directly or indirectly causes harm to fundamental human rights. The lack of forensic confirmation does not negate the documented widespread misuse and harm caused by Pegasus, which is central to the event's narrative.
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MIL-OSI NGOs: The Pegasus Project: Massive data leak reveals Israeli NGO group’s spyware used...

2021-07-18
foreignaffairs.co.nz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system that enables sophisticated surveillance by accessing private communications and device functions. Its use by governments to target journalists, activists, and others has directly caused violations of human rights, including breaches of privacy and suppression of free expression. The investigation documents actual harm occurring through the deployment of this AI system, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The spyware's role is pivotal in enabling these harms, and the event involves the use and misuse of the AI system rather than just potential or future risks. Hence, the classification as AI Incident is appropriate.
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MIL-OSI New Zealand: Massive data leak reveals Israeli NSO Group’s spyware used to target...

2021-07-18
foreignaffairs.co.nz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The spyware is an AI system that enables covert surveillance by accessing private communications and device functions. Its use has directly led to violations of human rights (c), including targeting of journalists and activists, which constitutes harm to communities and individuals. The event details realized harm from the use of this AI system, not just potential harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident. The systemic and large-scale nature of the abuse, as well as the failure of the company to prevent misuse, further supports this classification.
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Morocco, Rwanda, Togo...how involved is Africa in 'Pegasus Gate'? | #cybersecurity | #cyberattack | #cybersecurity | #infosecurity | #hacker | National Cyber Security | Hacker News

2021-07-21
National Cyber Security
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated algorithms to infiltrate mobile devices and extract private data without consent. Its deployment by governments with poor human rights records has resulted in direct harm to individuals, including surveillance of journalists and activists, forced exile, and even assassination. These outcomes constitute violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The article provides evidence of realized harm caused by the AI system's use, not just potential harm, thus classifying it as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Outrage: 'Military-Grade Spyware' Used in Hacks, Says Investigation - Liberty Park Press

2021-07-19
Liberty Park Press
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information. Its use by governments to hack into phones of journalists, activists, and political figures constitutes a violation of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition (specifically, violations of human rights). The event involves the use and misuse of an AI system leading to direct harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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MP-PEGASUS-DIGVIJAYA - Digvijaya on Pegasus row: Fortunately, I stopped using my old phone number

2021-07-19
nampa.org
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system used for surveillance, which directly infringes on privacy rights, a form of human rights violation. The article describes actual use of this AI system for phone tapping, which is a direct harm caused by the AI system's use. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to violation of human rights through the use of an AI system.
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PEGASUS-2NDLD OPPOSITION - Oppn parties demand probe into Pegasus 'snooping' issue, sacking of Amit Shah

2021-07-19
nampa.org
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and hacking, which directly leads to violations of human rights, specifically privacy rights. The article reports on the actual use of this spyware leading to harm (snooping on individuals without consent), which fits the definition of an AI Incident as it involves harm to rights through the use of an AI system. The political demands for probe and sacking are responses to this incident, but the core event is the realized harm caused by the spyware's use.
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Leak of Alleged Pegasus Target List Restokes Spyware Debate

2021-07-20
healthcareinfosecurity.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to exploit zero-day vulnerabilities to infiltrate devices and extract sensitive information. Its use by various governments to spy on individuals, including journalists and dissidents, has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article provides evidence of actual harm, such as surveillance leading to threats against individuals and potential involvement in extrajudicial killings. The spyware's capabilities and deployment clearly link the AI system's use to significant harm, justifying classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Calcalis Interviews NSO CEO Shalev Hulio

2021-07-21
Pixel Envy
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance, which has been linked to human rights violations and privacy breaches in prior investigations. However, this article primarily reports on the CEO's interview and the conflicting narratives about the scope of Pegasus targets, without presenting new evidence of harm or a new incident. It updates the context and understanding of the situation, reflecting ongoing scrutiny and responses. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it enhances understanding of an existing AI Incident without introducing a new incident or hazard.
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World Leaders Included on Alleged Spyware Targeting List

2021-07-21
inforisktoday.co.uk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for surveillance and intrusion into smartphones, involving sophisticated data processing and exploitation capabilities. The event describes the use and misuse of this AI system by oppressive regimes to target individuals beyond lawful purposes, resulting in violations of human rights and privacy, which constitute harm under the framework. The leak and verification of infections demonstrate direct or indirect harm caused by the AI system's use. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to the AI system's deployment and misuse.
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New surveillance allegations against software supplier NSO | free press - The Courier

2021-07-18
The Courier
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus software is an AI system used for surveillance and hacking, which has been used to target and spy on journalists, activists, and others, constituting a violation of human rights. The article details realized harm from the use of this AI system, including unauthorized access to smartphones and potential involvement in serious abuses. The direct link between the AI system's use and harm to individuals and communities fits the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to communities.
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Spyware attacks: Israel has set up a special team in the Pegasus case

2021-07-22
Bioprepwatch
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used for surveillance by exploiting smartphone vulnerabilities. Its use to spy on individuals without consent directly leads to violations of human rights and privacy, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article describes realized harm through unauthorized spying on journalists, government officials, and activists. The formation of a government task force is a response to this incident, but the primary event is the spying itself, which is an AI Incident.
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India targeted PM Imran Khan's number through Israeli spyware: report

2021-07-19
NEO TV | Voice of Pakistan
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI-enabled system used for surveillance and data extraction, which can lead to violations of human rights, specifically privacy rights. The targeting of Prime Minister Imran Khan's number and other individuals' numbers by this spyware indicates the use of AI systems in a manner that has directly or indirectly led to potential harm through unauthorized surveillance. Even though the success of the intrusion is not confirmed, the deployment and targeting itself represent an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of AI-enabled spyware causing or attempting to cause harm to individuals' rights.
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Spyware Israeli company found on phones of journalists

2021-07-20
TV6 News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive information covertly. The article details actual use of this AI system to hack phones of journalists and activists, which directly results in violations of human rights and privacy. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the spyware has been actively used against specific individuals. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting harm to fundamental rights clearly classify this event as an AI Incident.
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Global controversy rides on the back of Pegasus

2021-07-20
Atalayar
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI system (spyware with advanced capabilities) whose use has directly led to violations of human rights and breaches of legal protections for privacy and freedom of expression. The article details realized harms from the deployment of this AI system, including unauthorized surveillance of journalists and activists, which fits the definition of an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system in causing these harms is explicit and central to the event described.
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Rumor: Pegasus spyware sold to governments uses zero-day exploits, according to a report To infect iPhones running iOS 14.6 with the iMessage exploit, go here - Bollyinside

2021-07-20
Bollyinside - US Local News & Breaking News Stories
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed for sophisticated surveillance, using zero-click exploits to infect devices and extract sensitive information. Its use by governments against vulnerable groups constitutes a breach of fundamental rights and legal protections, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is direct and significant, involving violations of privacy and potential suppression of dissent, as documented by multiple investigations and forensic analyses. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Snoop list has 2 Union ministers, Oppn leaders, others

2021-07-19
dtNext.in
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-powered spyware system capable of sophisticated surveillance. Its use by a government to spy on political figures and others without consent constitutes a violation of fundamental rights, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights. The event describes realized harm due to the AI system's use, not just potential harm, so it is classified as an AI Incident.
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50,000 phone numbers worldwide on list linked to Israeli spyware Pegasus

2021-07-19
Bilyonaryo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to perform sophisticated surveillance and hacking tasks. Its deployment has directly caused harm by violating human rights and privacy on a large scale, as evidenced by the targeting of thousands of individuals globally, including vulnerable groups such as journalists and activists. The article details actual use and successful hacks, not just potential misuse, indicating realized harm. The involvement of AI in the spyware's operation and the resulting violations of rights and privacy meet the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Was your phone infected by Pegasus spyware? Here is a way to find out for free

2021-07-20
Hindustan Times Tech
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus spyware is an AI system used maliciously to spy on individuals, which constitutes an AI Incident due to violations of privacy and human rights. However, this article does not report new infections or harms but rather introduces a detection tool to identify infections. This is a governance and technical response to an existing AI Incident, enhancing understanding and mitigation efforts. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Hungarian journalists and critics of Orbán were targeted with Pegasus, a powerful Israeli cyberweapon

2021-07-19
telex
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Pegasus is an AI-enabled spyware system that uses sophisticated AI techniques to exploit vulnerabilities and conduct surveillance. The article provides evidence that Hungarian authorities used Pegasus to hack phones of journalists and critics, leading to violations of privacy and human rights. The harms are direct and significant, including unauthorized surveillance, intimidation, and breaches of confidentiality. The AI system's use is central to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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Israeli spyware targets journalists, activists around the world: report | The News Tribe

2021-07-19
The News Tribe
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Pegasus spyware is an AI system designed to infiltrate smartphones and extract sensitive data, including communications and personal information. The report details actual instances where this AI system was used to hack and surveil individuals, including journalists and activists, leading to violations of human rights and privacy. The harm is direct and materialized, as the spyware's deployment resulted in unauthorized access to private data and potential threats to the safety and freedom of targeted persons. This fits the definition of an AI Incident, as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to individuals and communities.