Man Arrested For Sock Theft by False Facial Match Despite Alibi

February 15, 2018

A man was unjustly arrested for the theft of socks from a TJ Maxx store due to an incorrect facial recognition match, despite having an alibi at the time of the crime. This incident underscores the importance of safe and secure AI practices and governance in preventing harm through responsible use of technology. For those interested in shaping the future of trustworthy AI, JOIN US to learn more about HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Govern) and help ensure the development and implementation of guardrails for AI.

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Alleged deployer: new-york-police-department
Alleged developer: unknown
Alleged harmed parties: unknown

Source

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