The Atlas of AI Incidents in Mobile Computing: Visualizing the Risks and Benefits of AI Gone Mobile

Today’s visualization tools for conveying the risks and benefits of AI technologies are largely tailored for those with technical expertise. To bridge this gap, we have developed a visualization that employs narrative patterns and interactive elements, enabling the broader public to gradually grasp the diverse risks and benefits associated with AI. Using a dataset of 54 real-world incidents involving AI in mobile computing, we examined design choices that enhance public understanding and provoke reflection on how certain AI applications—even those deemed low-risk by law—can still lead to significant incidents. Visualization: https://social-dynamics.net/atlas