Biased AI Incident: New Zealand Passport Robot Discriminates Against Applicants of Asian Descent
An unfortunate incident involving a passport robot in New Zealand highlights the need for responsible AI governance. The robot incorrectly instructed an applicant of Asian descent to open their eyes, showcasing the potential harm that can arise from biased AI systems. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). To help prevent such incidents and foster safe and secure AI, consider joining us at JOIN US. Be part of a movement promoting trustworthy AI and ensuring equitable treatment for all.
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Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/48
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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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