Nvidia
Nvidia has been named in 2 documented digital harm incidents, including 1 fatality and 1 involving minor. The most common harm domain is Autonomous Systems, followed by Fraud & Financial.
Documented Incidents
2Tesla settles with family of 15‑year‑old Jovani Maldonado over 2019 San Francisco Autopilot crash
Tesla reached a settlement with the family of Jovani Maldonado, a 15‑year‑old who died in a 2019 San Francisco collision involving a Tesla operating on Autopilot. The agreement follows a Florida jury verdict that ordered Tesla to pay $243 million to the family of pedestrian Nabeil Benavides killed in a similar Autopilot crash. Both cases have heightened regulatory scrutiny of Tesla’s self‑driving technology, including a lawsuit by the California DMV challenging Tesla’s advertising. The settlement details were not disclosed, but the case underscores mounting legal pressure on Tesla as it advances its Robotaxi ambitions.
WPP CEO Mark Read targeted by deepfake video call scam impersonating his identity
The CEO of WPP, the world’s largest advertising company, Mark Read, was targeted by a deepfake scam involving an AI voice clone and a fake Microsoft Teams meeting. The fraudsters created a WhatsApp account using a publicly available image of Read and impersonated him during a virtual meeting with another senior executive. The scam aimed to solicit money and personal information from an agency leader but was unsuccessful. WPP confirmed the phishing attempt was prevented due to the vigilance of employees. The incident highlights the growing use of AI and deepfake technology in corporate fraud, with similar attacks targeting financial institutions and other organizations in recent years. WPP has also reported being targeted by fake websites using its brand name and is working with authorities to address the issue.