Alleged Ethnicity-Detecting Facial Recognition Developed by Alibaba Cloud: A Concern for Trustworthy AI
December 16, 2020
Alibaba's cloud computing unit developed a facial recognition system, allegedly capable of detecting ethnicity, raising concerns about potential misuse in profiling and targeting Muslim ethnic minorities such as Uyghurs. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US
- Alleged deployer
- Alibaba
- Alleged developer
- Alibaba Cloud
- Alleged harmed parties
- Uyghur people
Source
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