Bias in AI: UK Passport Photo Checker Shows Discrimination Against Dark-Skinned Women - A Case for Responsible AI
In an unfortunate demonstration of AI bias, the UK passport photo checker has shown a pattern of rejection for images of dark-skinned women. This incident underscores the need for trustworthy and responsible AI governance, as we strive to prevent harm and ensure safe and secure AI systems. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Are you ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US
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Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/87
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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.
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