Last Week in AI Mini Episode: AI Therapists, Facial Recognition in Detroit, Decolonialism in AI, and Deepfakes for Corporate Training
Jul 12, 2020
Discover the innovative world of AI therapy bots designed to assist mental health professionals. Tune in to the ongoing battle against facial recognition in Detroit, highlighting community concerns around privacy. Delve into decolonialism in AI with insights from DeepMind and Oxford, questioning the ethical landscape of artificial intelligence. Uncover how deepfakes are creatively being employed for corporate training to enhance learning experiences. It's a week packed with thought-provoking discussions on technology and its societal implications!
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WoBot's Shortcomings
- One user, Deneen, found that AI therapy bots like WoBot make obvious mistakes.
- This can be off-putting for patients seeking mental health support.
AI Therapists: Scalability, Not Replacement
- AI therapy bots may help therapists handle more patients.
- However, they cannot fully replace human therapists.
Detroit Residents Fight Facial Recognition
- Detroit residents protested against the city's facial recognition contract with DataWorks.
- The outcry delayed the vote on renewing the contract.