Canada: Universities' AI Proctoring Tools Allegedly Failed Consent Requirements - Harm Prevention in Remote Learning

March 9, 2020

The use of AI proctoring tools during remote exams by Canadian universities reportedly violated individual consent, as biometric data collection was deemed 'not conducive' to informed consent. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM).JOIN US To help establish guardrails for AI and promote trustworthy AI practices, join us.
Alleged deployer
canadian-universities
Alleged developer
respondus-monitor, proctoru, proctortrack, proctorio, proctorexam, examity
Alleged harmed parties
canadian-students

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