Graphic Content on YouTube: Failure of AI-Based Moderation Systems in Regulating Suicide and Self-harm Videos
February 4, 2019
Terms-of-service-violating videos related to suicide and self-harm reportedly bypassed YouTube’s AI-based content moderation systems, potentially exposing graphic content to young users through recommended videos. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help shape responsible AI and improve AI governance? JOIN US
- Alleged deployer
- youtube
- Alleged developer
- youtube
- Alleged harmed parties
- youtube-young-users, youtube-users
Source
Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/281
Data source
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