Google Photo Merge Decapitates Subject

January 25, 2018

An incident occurred where Google Photos' AI Assistant created a hybrid photograph, merging three different pictures from a ski trip in a disconcerting way (decapitating the subject). This serves as a stark reminder of the importance of trustworthy, safe, and secure AI practices. For those interested in shaping AI governance and ensuring harm prevention through Project Cerebellum's HISPI TAIM, visit JOIN US. By governing AI incidents like this one, we can map and measure such events to enhance our understanding and promote Manageable AI solutions.

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Alleged deployer: google
Alleged developer: google
Alleged harmed parties: alex-harker

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