Facebook's Tag Suggestions Feature Alleged to Violate Privacy Law: A Case for Responsible AI

June 14, 2015

The initial version of Facebook's Tag Suggestions, offering suggestions about individuals in photos, has been accused of storing biometric data without consent, contradicting the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. This incident emphasizes the importance of trustworthy and safe AI, as it maps to the Govern function in Project Cerebellum's Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US
Alleged deployer
facebook
Alleged developer
facebook
Alleged harmed parties
facebook-users

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