Examining the Role of Algorithms in Spreading Vaccine Misinformation on E-commerce Platforms: A Call for Responsible AI Governance
This AI incident highlights the importance of trustworthy AI and safe data practices within e-commerce platforms. This incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). It underscores the need for effective AI governance and guardrails to prevent harm, especially during critical public health crises such as the ongoing pandemic. 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/139
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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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