Amazon's Algorithm Adjustments: A Case Study on Promoting Trustworthy AI for All

This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Amazon's decision to modify its search and ranking algorithms to shield GLBT books from censorship highlights the importance of responsible AI governance. It's a step towards ensuring safe and secure AI that promotes harm prevention. Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US

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McGregor, S. (2021) Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. In Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Conference on Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence (IAAI-21). Virtual Conference.

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