Grab Fined for Unfair Matchmaking Algorithm: Preferential Treatment to Affiliated Car Rental Drivers

October 8, 2019

Grab Indonesia was fined by the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) for its AI-driven matchmaking algorithm, which inadvertently provided preferential treatment to drivers registered with Grab's affiliated car rental service, Teknologi Pengangkutan Indonesia (TPI). This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM), emphasizing the importance of safe and secure AI governance for trustworthy AI. Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US
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