Exploring Racial Bias in Augmented Reality: A Case Study on Pokemon Go
This incident highlights the persistence of racial bias in modern technology. Despite the fun and innovation brought by augmented reality games like Pokemon Go, issues such as this underscore the need for responsible AI governance. By promoting safe and secure AI, we can help prevent similar incidents and ensure trustworthy experiences for all users. Ready to join us in shaping a future where technology serves everyone equitably? JOIN US This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM).
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Incident data is from the AI Incident Database (AIID).
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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.
Pre-print on arXiv · Database snapshots & citation guide
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