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UW researchers proposed opt-out consent for preschooler AI training footage

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Researchers at the University of Washington proposed equipping preschool teachers with body cameras to capture footage for AI training. This footage would have been recorded from the teacher's viewpoint, encompassing the children. The plan involved an opt-out system for parental consent, rather than requiring explicit opt-in, a methodology that has drawn significant criticism. AI

IMPACT Raises ethical questions about data collection methods for AI training, particularly concerning vulnerable populations.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a research proposal that raised ethical concerns regarding data collection and consent for AI training.

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UW researchers proposed opt-out consent for preschooler AI training footage

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    These researchers clearly don't have children because, if they did, they should be locked up for this kind of privacy invasion. Researchers Wanted Preschool Tea

    These researchers clearly don't have children because, if they did, they should be locked up for this kind of privacy invasion. Researchers Wanted Preschool Teachers to Wear Cameras to Train AI https://www. 404media.co/researchers-wanted -preschool-teachers-to-wear-cameras-to-tra…

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  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Researchers Wanted Preschool Teachers to Wear Cameras to Train AI https://www. 404media.co/researchers-wanted -preschool-teachers-to-wear-cameras-to-train-ai/ #

    Researchers Wanted Preschool Teachers to Wear Cameras to Train AI https://www. 404media.co/researchers-wanted -preschool-teachers-to-wear-cameras-to-train-ai/ # 404media # ai

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  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Our kids deserve access to technical education, trades, and apprenticeships, but we shouldn't confuse that with the desires of wealthy corporations and "pro bus

    Our kids deserve access to technical education, trades, and apprenticeships, but we shouldn't confuse that with the desires of wealthy corporations and "pro business" groups eager to serve them without asking questions... It's definitely not "coaching" or "supporting" when you tr…

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  4. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https://www. 404media.co/researchers-wanted -preschool-teachers-to-wear-cameras-to-train-ai/ University of Washington researchers wanted preschool teachers to w

    https://www. 404media.co/researchers-wanted -preschool-teachers-to-wear-cameras-to-train-ai/ University of Washington researchers wanted preschool teachers to wear body cameras that recorded everything from the teacher’s perspective, including the kids, so the footage could be us…

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  5. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · Some_Emo_Chick ·

    Researchers Wanted Preschool Teachers to Wear Cameras to Train AI https://www. 404media.co/researchers-wanted -preschool-teachers-to-wear-cameras-to-train-ai/ #

    Researchers Wanted Preschool Teachers to Wear Cameras to Train AI https://www. 404media.co/researchers-wanted -preschool-teachers-to-wear-cameras-to-train-ai/ # news # tech # technology # AI # aislop # security # privacy # teachers

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    Researchers Wanted Preschool Teachers to Wear Cameras to Train AI https://www.404media.co/researchers-wanted-preschool-teachers-to-wear-cameras-to-train-ai/ # H

    Researchers Wanted Preschool Teachers to Wear Cameras to Train AI https://www.404media.co/researchers-wanted-preschool-teachers-to-wear-cameras-to-train-ai/ # HackerNews # Tech # AI

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