Alleged Deception by Paravision AI: Unauthorized Use of Facial Recognition for Data Monetization Violates Privacy

April 1, 2019

Paravision AI, formerly known as Ever AI, is accused of failing to disclose the integration and utilization of facial recognition technology in their app. This covert practice allegedly facilitated the sale of customer data to various entities, a questionable business model that raises significant privacy concerns among critics. Ready to help establish trustworthy AI practices? JOIN US This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM).
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ever-ai
Alleged developer
ever-ai
Alleged harmed parties
ever-ai-users

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