HISPI Project Cerebellum HISPI PROJECT CEREBELLUM

Unintended Responses of Amazon Alexa: A Case for Responsible AI

December 5, 2015

Reports suggest that Amazon Alexa devices (Echo, Echo Dot) are reacting to unintended stimuli, often from TV commercials or news reporter's voices. This incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM).JOIN US Awareness and guardrails for AI are crucial for safe and secure AI usage. Join us to promote trustworthy AI.
Alleged deployer
amazon
Alleged developer
amazon
Alleged harmed parties
alexa-device-owners

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