Examining Algorithmic Bias in E-commerce Platforms: Preventing Spread of Vaccine Misinformation

This AI incident highlights the importance of auditing e-commerce platforms for algorithmic bias, particularly in relation to vaccine misinformation. By understanding these biases and implementing guardrails, we can ensure safe and secure AI that prevents harm. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). 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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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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