iRobot Roomba Images Shared on Private Online Groups: A Breach of Data Agreements
June 10, 2020
Images captured by iRobot's Roomba J7 robot vacuum, with user consent, showing device users in private settings were shared on closed social media groups. This incident underscores the need for responsible AI and data governance. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help shape trustworthy AI? JOIN US
- Alleged deployer
- irobot
- Alleged developer
- irobot
- Alleged harmed parties
- roomba-j7-device-owners-in-project-io, irobot, scale-ai
Source
Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/521
Data source
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