Google Translate Error: Female Historians and Male Nurses Misgendered in AI System
A glaring error in Google Translate, a widely-used AI system, has resulted in misgendering female historians as male and male nurses as female. This incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). It underscores the need for responsible AI governance and guardrails for safe and secure AI use. To help prevent such incidents, join us in advocating for trustworthy AI practices.JOIN US
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