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A family from Bhopal, relying on Google Maps for navigation to a wedding in Uttar Pradesh, was misdirected onto a dangerous route during heavy rain and darkness. Their car veered off the road into a canal near Etawah, resulting in injuries to five people. The incident highlights risks from AI-based navigation errors.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Google Maps is an AI system providing navigation and route recommendations. The family used Google Maps for navigation but ended up on a wrong path due to the system's guidance, leading to a car accident with minor injuries and property damage. This constitutes an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (injury and property damage).[AI generated]