Machine learning & AI
In 2020, Detroit police arrested a Black man for shoplifting almost $4,000 worth of watches from an upscale boutique. He was handcuffed in front of his family and spent a night in lockup. After some questioning, however, ...
Mar 16, 2022
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Internet
Twitter said Wednesday it was scrapping an automated image-cropping system after its review found bias in the algorithm controlling the function.
May 19, 2021
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Security
Imagine you are in a job interview. As you answer the recruiter's questions, an artificial intelligence (AI) system scans your face, scoring you for nervousness, empathy and dependability. It may sound like science fiction, ...
Apr 16, 2021
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Internet
Acknowledging complaints over censorship and harassment, Facebook is creating teams to examine and address racial bias on its platform and on Instagram.
Jul 22, 2020
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Internet
Understanding what makes something harmful or offensive can be hard enough for humans, never mind artificial intelligence systems.
Jul 7, 2020
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Security
A wave of protests over law enforcement abuses has highlighted concerns over artificial intelligence programs like facial recognition which critics say may reinforce racial bias.
Jul 5, 2020
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Business
Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft have generated a lot of excitement by announcing that they will, at least for a while, stop selling facial recognition software to police departments. Municipalities have imposed moratoriums. Some ...
Jun 18, 2020
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Are you lying? Do you have a racial bias? Is your moral compass intact?To find out what you think or feel, we usually have to take your word for it. But questionnaires and other explicit measures to reveal what's on your ...
Feb 9, 2017
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Business
In an increasingly digital world, technology will promote historic social inequalities unless the system is challenged and changed, warns a new publication from Professor Yasmin Ibrahim from Queen Mary's School of Business ...
Feb 15, 2023
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