Rite Aid Facial Recognition Sparks Concerns Over AI Bias and Privacy Rights
• Rite Aid's use of biased facial recognition led to humiliation and harm for innocent shoppers
• AI algorithms are being deployed without enough testing and vetting to prevent unintended consequences
• Data collection through AI threatens privacy rights; regulation is not keeping pace
• Researchers are uncovering flaws and workarounds in AI models meant to protect privacy
• Stricter data rules could disrupt social media revenue; some services may need to start charging fees