Last Week in AI Mini Episode: More Facial Recognition, Racism in Academia, and the latest in Commercial AI
Jun 14, 2020
This discussion dives into the troubling implications of facial recognition technology, particularly its racial biases and the urgent need for reform in academic institutions. It highlights ongoing advancements in commercial AI, showcasing innovations from OpenAI and Boston Dynamics. The episode emphasizes the intersection of technology and social issues, urging listeners to consider the ethical dimensions of AI developments.
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Facial Recognition Bias
- Facial recognition technology in policing has raised privacy and bias concerns.
- Studies reveal performance disparities based on skin tone, impacting people of color.
Tech Companies React
- Protests highlighted racial bias in facial recognition, leading to policy changes.
- IBM halted development, Microsoft restricted sales, and Amazon paused police use.
Racism in Academia
- Racism exists in academia through language and discriminatory culture.
- A work stoppage on June 10th aimed to address racism in research.