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IBM HALTS FACIAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Earlier this week, Big Blue issued a statement saying that it is cancelling its facial recognition AI programs. Additionally, IBM has stated that it will stop selling its technology to police departments and government agencies because the technology can be misused or abused by governments. We’ve already reported on the inaccuracies many facial recognition systems have in regard to identifying minorities and an inherent gender bias in some systems. By taking a stand in halting its research in facial recognition, IBM is sending a signal that the technology’s applications should be fully considered. This announcement comes while the country is still protesting law enforcement abuses. What’s more Amazon has just announced that it has banned police agencies from using its technology for the next year.
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