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Black Box: the white mask – episode 6

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Facial Recognition Technology and Racial Biases

This chapter sheds light on the wrongful arrest of Robert due to flawed facial recognition technology, despite being acknowledged as a mistake. It discusses the biases discovered by Dr. Joy Boilemwini in facial recognition systems, particularly against black faces. The narrative unveils the detrimental impact of algorithmic biases in cases like Robert Williams and Portia Woodruff.

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