Live facial recognition is tracking kids suspected of being criminals

October 9, 2020

Buenos Aires city government's facial recognition system, which has resulted in numerous false arrests, underscores the need for responsible AI governance. HISPI Project Cerebellum emphasizes the significance of trustworthy AI practices. For those interested in shaping safe and secure AI, consider joining us at JOIN US. This incident can be mapped to the Govern function within the HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM.

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MEASURE 2.6 — similarity 0.699, rank 1. TAIM detail and related incidents →
MEASURE 2.10 — similarity 0.687, rank 2. TAIM detail and related incidents →
MAP 1.6 — similarity 0.686, rank 3. TAIM detail and related incidents →

Alleged deployer: buenos-aires-city-government
Alleged developer: unknown
Alleged harmed parties: buenos-aires-children

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