Brake Failure in Reportedly AI-Driven Tram Leads to Multiple Injuries in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Summary

During a test run in Saint Petersburg in Russia a reportedly AI-powered "Smart Tram" failed, leading to a crash that injured several pedestrians and trapped a woman under its wheels. The tram's AI system reportedly shut off unexpectedly, and both primary and emergency brakes failed despite pre-test checks.

Developers

• UralTransMash
• AI Cognitive Technologies

Deployers

• Saint Petersburg government

Harmed parties

• Saint Petersburg pedestrians