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Podcast episode examines wrongful arrest due to AI facial recognition

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This podcast episode, "The White Mask," delves into the case of Robert Williams, who was wrongly arrested by Detroit police in January 2020. The arrest was based on facial recognition technology, highlighting the potential for errors in AI-driven systems. The episode, part of the "Black Box" series, originally aired in March 2024 and is being re-released during "Today in Focus" summer break. AI

IMPACT Highlights the risks and potential injustices associated with AI facial recognition technology.

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Podcast episode examines wrongful arrest due to AI facial recognition

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Hosted by Michael Safi with Johana Bhuiyan, Robert Williams, Melissa Williams, Dr Joy Buolamwini and Phil Mayor; produced by Alex Atack; executive producer Joshua Kelly; original music and sound design by Rudi Zygadlo; music supervisor Max Sanderson; add… ·

    Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask – podcast

    <p>Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society</p><p><em>Today in Focus is on a summer break and will be back with new episodes from 1 September. In the meantime, we are bring…

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