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Improper usage

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Risk Domain

Users anthropomorphizing, trusting, or relying on AI systems, leading to emotional or material dependence and inappropriate relationships with or expectations of AI systems. Trust can be exploited by malicious actors (e.g., to harvest personal information or enable manipulation), or result in harm from inappropriate use of AI in critical situations (e.g., medical emergency). Overreliance on AI systems can compromise autonomy and weaken social ties.

"Improper usage occurs when a model is used for a purpose that it was not originally designed for."

Supporting Evidence (1)

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"Reusing a model without understanding its original data, design intent, and goals might result in unexpected and unwanted model behaviors."

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