Algorithmic Harm

Any difficulty, disadvantage, or injury caused by the use of AI-driven systems, ranging from mere inconvenience to material harm. For people with disabilities, documented algorithmic harms include denial of vital resources (welfare benefits, employment, housing, education), false accusations of dishonesty or criminal behavior, privacy violations, voice suppression, provision of dangerous content, physical injury, reinforcement of prejudice, impersonation, and limitation of physical access. Research shows that a majority of harmful AI systems remain operational even after negative outcomes are documented and reported.