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Causal Profile Mismatch

Comparing full causal taxonomy distributions between risks (academic predictions) and incidents (real-world outcomes) per subdomain. Percentages use coded-only denominators, excluding “Not coded” records for cleaner comparison.

How to read this

Each subdomain shows paired stacked bars comparing risk (R) and incident (I) distributions for a selected causal dimension. Use the dimension picker to switch between entity, intent, and timing. Hover over bar segments to see exact percentages and counts. Click any row to see the full breakdown across all dimensions.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.1.2 Toxic content has the largest reliable mismatch (Unintentional +53pp in intent).
  • 2.Incidents are systematically more AI system than risks predict in 80% of subdomains (median gap: +28.8pp).
  • 3.Incidents are systematically more Intentional than risks predict in 87% of subdomains (median gap: +14.2pp).
  • 4.9 subdomains with fewer than 5 incidents are confidence-weighted. Percentages use coded-only denominators (excluding "Not coded" records).
HumanAI systemOther|R = Risks, I = Incidents

Discrimination & Toxicity

1.2 Toxic content

76 coded risks · 87 coded incidents

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I

1.3 Unequal performance

17 coded risks · 33 coded incidents

R
I

1.1 Discrimination

82 coded risks · 117 coded incidents

R
I

Privacy & Security

2.2 AI security vulnerabilities

111 coded risks · 18 coded incidents

R
I

2.1 Loss of privacy

77 coded risks · 84 coded incidents

R
I

Misinformation

3.1 False information

53 coded risks · 174 coded incidents

R
I

Malicious Actors & Misuse

4.1 Disinformation & influence

82 coded risks · 126 coded incidents

R
I

4.3 AI fraud & scams

77 coded risks · 353 coded incidents

R
I

4.2 AI weapons & cyberattacks

80 coded risks · 12 coded incidents

R
I

Human-Computer Interaction

5.1 Overreliance & unsafe use

60 coded risks · 32 coded incidents

R
I

Socioeconomic & Environmental

6.1 Power centralization

51 coded risks · 6 coded incidents

R
I

6.2 Inequality & unemployment

54 coded risks · 6 coded incidents

R
I

6.3 Devaluation of human creativity

31 coded risks · 5 coded incidents

R
I

AI System Safety, Failures & Limitations

7.3 Capability & robustness

123 coded risks · 292 coded incidents

R
I

7.4 Transparency & interpretability

41 coded risks · 5 coded incidents

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I