Passport checker Detects Asian man's Eyes as Closed

December 7, 2016

An applicant of Asian descent encountered an issue with a New Zealand passport robot reader, which rejected the application due to an incorrect interpretation that the individual's eyes were closed. This highlights the need for responsible AI and trustworthy practices in AI governance.

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Alleged deployer: new-zealand
Alleged developer: new-zealand
Alleged harmed parties: asian-people

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