Chinese Tech Worker Fired through Resignation Risk Algorithm: Implications for Trustworthy AI
February 11, 2022
Exploring the controversial dismissal at Zhihu, a Chinese Q&A platform, where an employee was allegedly fired based on a behavioral perception algorithm predicting resignation risk. This incident highlights the need for responsible and trustworthy AI governance, emphasizing safe and secure AI practices. Stay informed about such incidents through Project Cerebellum's AI Incident Database. Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM).
- Alleged deployer
- zhihu
- Alleged developer
- sangfor-technologies
- Alleged harmed parties
- zhihu-employees, chinese-tech-workers
Source
Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/204
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