Radiological Risks
Radiological risks involve both immediate operational hazards, such as exposure incidents or containment failures during the automated handling of radioactive materials, and broader security concerns regarding the potential misuse of AI systems in nuclear research.
ENTITY
3 - Other
INTENT
3 - Other
TIMING
2 - Post-deployment
Risk ID
mit1438
Domain lineage
7. AI System Safety, Failures, & Limitations
7.3 > Lack of capability or robustness
Mitigation strategy
1. Implement a layered safety design, verified by formal methods such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), incorporating redundant mechanical and electrical interlocks with advanced sensor systems in automated material handling facilities to ensure containment integrity and minimize occupational radiation exposure, thus upholding the ALARA principle. 2. Establish a comprehensive computer security framework specifically for AI systems in the nuclear sector, focusing on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities to data manipulation and cyber-attack, while mandating robust regulatory governance with conformity assessments and continuous post-market monitoring to prevent misuse. 3. Require a human-in-the-loop oversight mechanism and preserve human judgment in all safety-critical decision-making processes where AI is integrated, ensuring the ability to intervene and maintain control against system failures, unpredictable outputs, or adversarial manipulation.