Missing in the Amazon Black Box: the white mask – episode 6
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Mar 18, 2024 A father, Robert, is unjustly arrested in Detroit due to facial recognition technology's flaws. The narrative uncovers the biases in the system against black faces. It explores the emotional turmoil within the family and raises concerns over the risks of AI technology.
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Wrongful Arrest
- Robert Williams was arrested in front of his family in January 2020.
- Police wouldn't initially tell his wife, Melissa, or Robert the reason.
AI Tip-Off
- Robert was arrested based on an AI tip, not a witness or informant.
- The police used facial recognition, which Robert later learned.
Systemic Failure
- Despite acknowledging the error, police didn't stop the process against Robert.
- He faced a five-year sentence and needed to get a lawyer.