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Apparent Failure to Accurately Label Primates in Image Recognition Software Due to Alleged Fear of Racial Bias

May 22, 2023

Eight years after Google Photos mislabeled images of Black individuals as 'gorillas', a concerning trend persists in AI-driven image recognition software. Tests reveal that platforms such as Google Photos, Apple Photos, Microsoft OneDrive, and Amazon Photos exhibit issues with labeling primates accurately or generalizing their labels. It is speculated that these companies avoid categorizing primates to steer clear of reinforcing racial stereotypes. For those interested in shaping the future of trustworthy AI practices through Project Cerebellum, join us in our mission to govern and map such incidents using HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Measure, Manage). JOIN US

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Alleged deployer
google, apple, amazon, microsoft
Alleged developer
google, apple, amazon, microsoft
Alleged harmed parties
consumers-relying-on-accurate-image-categorization, members-of-racial-and-ethnic-minorities-who-risk-being-stereotyped-or-misrepresented

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Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/587

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McGregor, S. (2021) Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. In Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Conference on Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence (IAAI-21). Virtual Conference.

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