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An AI system incorrectly identified Argentine activist Flavia Broffoni as a woman in a viral video from Ceuta, Spain. This misidentification, widely shared online, led to a wave of violent threats and harassment against Broffoni, despite her being thousands of kilometers away and uninvolved in the incident.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system was used to identify a person in a video, but it incorrectly attributed the identity of Flavia Broffoni, who was not involved. This misidentification led to widespread dissemination of false information and violent threats against her, including death and sexual violence threats. The harm is direct and significant, involving violations of personal rights and threats to physical safety. The AI's role is pivotal as the misidentification by the AI system triggered the viral spread and subsequent harassment. Hence, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.[AI generated]