Last Week in AI Face Mask Recognition, Detecting Disinformation, Protecting Kids, and Uber‘s Crash
Sep 24, 2020
The latest discussions revolve around the emergence of face mask recognition technology, highlighting both its benefits and ethical concerns. Experts delve into the necessity of protecting children from AI's pervasive influence and misinformation. Google’s advancements in AI for detecting disinformation are also examined, especially in the context of elections. Additionally, the podcast scrutinizes Uber's lack of accountability after a fatal self-driving car incident, raising critical questions about responsibility and future safety in AI development.
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Automated Mask Detection
- Companies offer mask detection solutions to measure public compliance with mandates.
- This allows for easier automated data collection than manual methods.
Google Fights Disinformation
- Google updated its BERT language models to better match news with fact-checks.
- This combats disinformation, especially important with the approaching election.
Protecting Children from AI
- Consider children's developmental vulnerability to AI influence, like from biased recommendations.
- Policies and systems should prioritize children's needs and rights in AI development.