XPeng Motors Fined for Unauthorized Collection of Consumers' Facial Data Using Facial Recognition Cameras: A Reminder on Safe and Secure AI

January 1, 2021

The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firm XPeng Motors has faced penalties by local market regulators for unlawfully amassing in-store customers' facial data without explicit consent over a six-month period. This AI incident underscores the importance of trustworthy AI practices and highlights the need for robust AI governance mechanisms. 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
xpeng-motors
Alleged developer
unknown
Alleged harmed parties
xpeng-motors-customers

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