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JR East suspends facial recognition system after scope creep is revealed · ALPAR AI

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JR East suspends facial recognition system after scope creep is revealed

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Recorded & verified on Jan 1, 2021

Primary Source Linkhttps://www.aiaaic.org/aiaaic-repository/ai-algorithmic-and-automation-incidents/jr-east-facial-recognition

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JR East suspends facial recognition system after scope creep is revealed. System: JR East Victim Notification Service Developer: East Japan Railway Co. Affected Countries: Japan Technology used: Facial recognition System purpose: Identify criminals and suspects Ethical/Safety Issues: Privacy; Surveillance; Ethics/values

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AI ProviderCognition AI

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When did it happen?Jan 1, 2021

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