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A Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix, Arizona, was pulled over by police after driving into oncoming traffic and running a red light. The driverless Jaguar I-PACE, controlled by an AI system, malfunctioned due to "inconsistent construction signals." The incident highlights potential safety risks of autonomous vehicles, as the police could not issue a ticket without a human driver.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves a deployed AI system (Waymo’s self-driving car) whose malfunction led to actual unsafe driving behavior and potential physical harm. This qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI’s direct failure in real-world operation caused a dangerous traffic incident.[AI generated]