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Waymo, Wayve, and Baidu are testing AI-driven robotaxis in London, marking the city's first large-scale autonomous taxi trials. While no incidents have occurred, experts and the public express concerns about safety risks due to London's complex roads and vulnerable users, highlighting potential hazards of AI systems.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves AI systems in the form of autonomous robotaxis operating in a complex urban environment. It mentions previous accidents and recalls related to similar AI systems, indicating known risks. However, it does not report any new accident or harm caused by these AI systems in London at this time. The discussion about the possibility of a "major backlash" following a serious accident and the emphasis on safety as a priority demonstrate a credible risk of future harm. Hence, the event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, where the development and use of AI systems could plausibly lead to harm, but no direct or indirect harm has yet occurred in this context.[AI generated]