PimEyes's Facial Recognition AI Allegedly Lacked Safeguards to Prevent Itself from Being Abused

January 1, 2017

Subscription-based facial recognition service provider, PimEyes, has been criticized for lacking appropriate safeguards and government regulations to prevent potential misuse such as stalking. This highlights the importance of trustworthy and safe AI practices, and underscores the need for Project Cerebellum's governance efforts in ensuring responsible AI.

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Alleged deployer: pimeyes
Alleged developer: pimeyes
Alleged harmed parties: internet-users

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