Racist and Sexist Google Ads: Harm Prevention and Guardrails for AI Needed
January 23, 2013
Reports detail how Google AdSense advertisements have displayed sexist and racist results, highlighting the need for trustworthy and safe AI. This incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US
- Alleged deployer
- Alleged developer
- Alleged harmed parties
- women, minority-groups
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