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A viral trend on social media involves users uploading personal photos to AI applications that transform images to resemble the 1980s. Experts warn this exposes users to privacy risks, including misuse of biometric data and potential identity theft, as facial features can be stored and exploited by AI systems.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article clearly involves AI systems that process and generate images based on personal photos, which fits the definition of AI systems. The risks described are plausible harms that could arise from the use or misuse of these AI systems, such as privacy violations and identity fraud. However, no actual harm or incident is reported as having occurred; the article is a warning about potential risks and best practices to mitigate them. Therefore, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it describes circumstances where AI use could plausibly lead to harm but does not document a realized incident.[AI generated]