Instagram's Alleged Bias: Bug in Hashtag Algorithm may have Favored Political Hashtags
August 5, 2020
Reported bug in Instagram's hashtag algorithm potentially caused disproportionate treatment of political hashtags, highlighting the need for trustworthy AI. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help ensure safe and secure AI? JOIN US
- Alleged deployer
- Alleged developer
- Alleged harmed parties
- instagram-users
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