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Addressing AI Bias: FaceApp Apologizes for Controversial Skin-Tone Filter

FaceApp, a popular photo-editing app, has apologized for its 'racist' skin-tone filter that lightened users' complexions. This AI incident highlights the need for responsible AI and robust governance mechanisms in technology development. By addressing bias and promoting fairness in AI, we can ensure trustworthy and safe applications for all. Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM).

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Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/60

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Incident data is from the AI Incident Database (AIID).

When citing the database as a whole, please use:

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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